Senior Tax Analyst – U.S. & Canada Compliance

Danfoss GmbH; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Ames, IA is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join the NAM Income Tax Reporting & Compliance team. You will help shape U.S. direct tax compliance and income tax accounting activities, working with the direct tax compliance team on high-impact priorities.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance, 2+ years federal/state income tax experience, CPA preferred, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel; hybrid work within 50 miles of Ames.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; a concentration in accounting or finance is preferred.
• At least two years of federal and state income tax experience, including required experience with C corporations; partnership and LLC experience is a plus.
• CPA designation or active CPA candidacy is preferred.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing as part of a team.
• Resourcefulness, adaptability, and self-motivation to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required. Experience with Thomson Reuters, OneSource, HFM, and SAP is preferred but not required.
• This hybrid role requires the selected candidate to reside within 50 miles of the Ames, Iowa, facility.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. federal, state, and local income tax forms, schedules, and supporting calculations with accuracy and confidence.
• Prepare Canadian federal and provincial income tax forms, schedules, and supporting calculations.
• Calculate estimated tax payments and help keep critical deadlines on track.
• Prepare annual and quarterly tax provisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external service providers on key tax matters.
• Conduct technical tax research and contribute to tax planning, modeling, and other strategic tax projects.
• Gather, organize, and provide information in support of federal, state, and local audits.
• Contribute to state apportionment workpapers.
• Prepare monthly accruals and account reconciliations.
• Review tax notices and other correspondence, helping drive timely follow-up and resolution.
• Take on additional related responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation or active CPA candidacy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Thomson Reuters

OneSource

HFM

Job description

Danfoss in Ames, IA is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join the NAM Income Tax Reporting & Compliance team. You will help shape U.S. direct tax compliance and income tax accounting activities, working with the direct tax compliance team on high-impact priorities.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance, 2+ years federal/state income tax experience, CPA preferred, strong communication, and proficiency in Excel; hybrid work within 50 miles of Ames.