Senior Tax Analyst at Vaco, LLC
southfield, MI 48034
About the Job
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tax Analyst to join our finance team. The Senior Tax Analyst will be responsible for leading tax compliance, reporting, and planning initiatives, as well as providing guidance and support to junior tax staff. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a seasoned tax professional to make a significant impact on our organization's tax strategy and compliance efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Tax Compliance: Lead the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax laws and regulations. Review tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and other tax-related financial reports.
- Tax Planning: Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax savings opportunities. Conduct research and analysis of tax laws, regulations, and court rulings to support tax planning initiatives.
- Tax Reporting: Prepare and analyze tax-related financial reports, including tax provision calculations, effective tax rate analysis, and tax account reconciliations. Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements and GAAP principles.
- Tax Audits: Manage tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, including gathering documentation, responding to inquiries, and negotiating settlements. Coordinate with external auditors to ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Tax Projects: Lead special tax projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and international tax planning. Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Tax Technology: Utilize tax software and tools to automate tax processes, improve efficiency, and ensure accuracy in tax calculations and reporting. Stay updated on emerging tax technologies and best practices.
- Mentorship and Training: Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to junior tax staff. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the tax team.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax accounting or related field, with a focus on corporate taxation.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in tax software (e.g., CCH ProSystem fx, Thomson Reuters OneSource) and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Positive and collaborative work environment.
- Health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.