Senior Tax Consultant

CFS; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Tax Consultant to serve as a respected SME on federal, state, and international tax issues. You will evaluate positions, identify risks, and provide practical recommendations to finance leadership from a hands-on, collaborative role.

Key duties include reviewing federal and multi-state returns, supporting ASC 740 provisions, managing audits, and coordinating with external advisors on transfer pricing and international matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of corporate tax experience.
• Deep understanding of ASC 740 and corporate tax accounting.

Responsibilities

• Review federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns.
• Analyze schedules, book-to-tax adjustments and tax positions.
• Assist with estimated tax calculations and filing requirements.
• Provide guidance to finance stakeholders on tax compliance matters.
• Support quarterly and annual tax provision reviews under ASC 740.
• Review deferred tax calculations and uncertain tax positions.
• Advise on tax accounting impacts of business transactions.
• Assist with responses to federal, state, and local tax notices and audits.
• Coordinate documentation requests with external advisors.
• Support transfer pricing and international tax considerations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Tax Consultant Overview

Reporting to the VP of Accounting & Finance, the Senior Tax Consultant will serve as a trusted subject matter expert on federal, state, and international tax issues. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who can quickly evaluate tax positions, identify risks, and deliver practical, business-focused recommendations.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Tax Consultant

Corporate Tax Compliance

• Review federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns prepared by external advisors.
• Analyze supporting schedules, book-to-tax adjustments, apportionment calculations, and tax positions.
• Assist with estimated tax calculations and filing requirements.
• Provide guidance to finance stakeholders on tax compliance matters.

Tax Accounting & Provision Support

• Support quarterly and annual tax provision reviews under ASC 740.
• Review deferred tax calculations and uncertain tax positions.
• Advise on tax accounting impacts related to business transactions.

Audit & Tax Authority Support

• Assist with responses to federal, state, and local tax notices and audits.
• Coordinate documentation and information requests.
• Partner with management and external advisors to evaluate audit findings and resolutions.

Multi-State & International Tax

• Conduct nexus reviews and evaluate state filing obligations.
• Review state apportionment methodologies and tax positions.
• Support transfer pricing and intercompany tax matters.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on international tax considerations.

Special Projects

• Provide technical expertise for tax-related initiatives and projects.
• Support additional tax compliance, reporting, and accounting activities as needed.

Qualifications Of The Senior Tax Consultant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of corporate tax experience.
• Strong experience reviewing federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns.
• Deep understanding of ASC 740 and corporate tax accounting principles.
• Experience supporting tax audits and collaborating with external tax advisors.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

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