Sr Tax Analyst –U.S. Federal Compliance

Trane Technologies plc; Davidson (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies seeks a Senior Tax Analyst – U.S. Federal Income Tax Compliance to own complex Form 1120 workpapers, RTP calculations, and quarterly estimates. The role partners with Tax Technology to modernize data gathering, validation, and reporting, while strengthening internal controls and automation across the compliance function.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of corporate tax experience, CPA (preferred), and strong analytical skills with experience in ASC 740 and tax provisioning."

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• 3–6 years of progressive U.S. federal corporate income tax experience.
• Experience preparing Form 1120, consolidated returns, and RTP calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex U.S. federal income tax workpapers and proforma filings for domestic entities.
• Lead delegated projects, validate data, and support cross-functional teams to improve automation and controls.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA license

Master's degree in Taxation or Accountancy

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

Dataiku

Job description

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Job Summary

The Senior Tax Analyst – U.S. Federal Income Tax Compliance serves as a core, experienced individual contributor responsible for executing and coordinating complex U.S. federal income tax compliance, reporting, and data workstreams. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Federal Income Tax Compliance, this role operates with substantial autonomy to own key components of the consolidated Form 1120, calculate quarterly estimated tax obligations, prepare return-to-provision (RTP) analyses, and maintain audit‑ready documentation. In addition to core tax accounting and compliance duties, the Senior Tax Analyst will also have a lead role in modernizing how compliance and reporting data is gathered, validated, analyzed, and reported to improve accuracy, reduce manual effort and strengthen process and controls. The successful candidate will partner with Tax Technology and broader Finance teams to streamline compliance data collection, enhance automation, and maintain robust internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

1. Complex Compliance & Return Preparation Independently prepare and self-review complex federal income tax return workpapers and proforma filings for domestic legal entities, supporting the timely and accurate filing of the U.S. consolidated Form 1120. Take ownership of intricate book‑to‑tax adjustments (Schedule M-1 / M-3), including fixed assets/depreciation, uniform capitalization (UNICAP), intangible amortization, compensation/benefits, and transaction‑related items. Partner with the Senior Manager to build, reconcile, and maintain the consolidated return‑to‑provision (RTP) calculations, identifying and explaining variances between provision estimates and filed returns. Prepare quarterly federal estimated tax payment calculations, extension requests, and cash tax forecasts under the guidance of the Senior Manager. Preparing quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provision under U.S. GAAP (ASC740), including supporting calculations, roll forwards and workpapers. Assist in assembling, analyzing, and documenting responses to Information Document Requests (IDRs) in connection with IRS audits and domestic tax inquiries.
2. Technical Analysis & Delegated Project Leadership Serve as the delegated point‑person on assigned compliance projects, assisting the Senior Manager in coordinating timelines, tracking deliverable checklists, and gathering input from business units. Perform first‑level data validation and technical review of lower‑level compliance inputs, source documentation, or external vendor/contractor workpapers before escalating them to management. Provide informal guidance, onboarding support, and peer review assistance to less‑experienced analysts, interns, or cross‑functional team contributors. Conduct technical tax research on evolving federal tax regulations, revenue rulings, and legislative updates (e.g., OBBBA, corporate alternative minimum tax, tax credits); summarize findings into concise, actionable memoranda and impact models. Collaborate with Tax Technology and cross‑functional partners to drive process improvements, enhance automation, and strengthen data integrity and efficiency across compliance workflows.

Qualifications Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 3–6 years of progressive U.S. federal corporate income tax experience within a Big 4 or large national public accounting firm, or within the corporate tax department of a large multinational enterprise. Direct hands‑on experience preparing complex proforma corporate returns (Form 1120), consolidated return workpapers, Schedule M adjustments, and return‑to‑provision true‑ups. Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and appropriate documentation discipline Demonstrated experience synthesizing large data sets and using it for compliance reporting analysis and dashboarding. Demonstrated working knowledge of enterprise corporate tax compliance engines and general ledger/reporting platforms. Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP income tax accounting concepts (ASC740). Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Credentials: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or Master’s degree in Taxation or Accountancy.
• Tax Automation & Analytics: Practical experience with data transformation and analytics tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, or Dataiku.
• Financial Systems: Familiarity with corporate ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP) and consolidation tools (OneStream).
• Ability to communicate complex tax and accounting matters into plain‑language summaries for non‑tax business partners. counting matters into plain‑language summaries for non‑tax business partners.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $75,700.00 - $135,834.99 Compensation Type: Salary Incentive Eligible: No Sales Commission Eligible: No Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home: Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE! Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations Safety Sensitive Role: No The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

At Trane Technologies, we’re climate innovators with the courage to look at our world’s challenges and see endless opportunities. We aren’t afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well‑being of our employees, customers, communities, and the planet we share. Learn more about what we do & how we do it. Joining the Trane Technologies team is more than just a job – it’s the beginning of a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions that challenge what’s possible for a more sustainable future. Together, we know we can change the world. With an inclusive culture, benefits to support you and your family, limitless opportunities to grow, flexibility to help you balance life’s demands, and more – you’ll be supported to thrive at work and at home. Learn more about building a career with us. At Trane Technologies, we believe in providing equal access and opportunity for all. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to our candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at: [e-mail]