Senior Tax Analyst

Connect Search, LLC
Northbrook, IL

Company Overview

We are partnering with a global, industry-leading organization with a large-scale North American and international footprint. The company operates across a complex, multi-entity structure and is known for its strong financial performance, collaborative culture, and continued investment in its finance and tax functions.


As part of a broader transformation, the organization is centralizing its Finance & Accounting operations into its Deerfield office, creating new opportunities for tax professionals to join a growing team.


Position Overview

The Senior Tax Analyst will support U.S. tax compliance and reporting, with a strong emphasis on domestic corporate and state income tax. This role is ideal for a 5+ year tax professional coming from public accounting or industry who is looking to join a collaborative, high-performing tax team.


The position offers exposure to federal and state compliance, tax provision support, audit coordination, and tax planning initiatives within a large, complex organization.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and support U.S. federal and state income tax compliance
  • Calculate and document Schedule M adjustments
  • Prepare estimated tax payments and extensions
  • Analyze and compile state apportionment data
  • Reconcile book-to-tax differences and maintain tax basis balance sheets
  • Support preparation and review of tax returns using tax software systems
  • Assist with tax provision work and rate reconciliations
  • Support federal and state tax audits, including gathering and coordinating documentation
  • Research tax issues and assist with tax planning opportunities
  • Partner with cross-functional finance teams to gather data and ensure accurate reporting
  • Maintain relationships with external auditors, advisors, and tax authorities
  • Support process improvements and leverage technology to enhance tax operations


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of tax experience (public accounting or industry)
  • Strong experience in U.S. corporate and state income tax (domestic focus required)
  • CPA or Master’s in Tax preferred
  • Experience with tax systems such as OneSource or similar platforms is a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Comfortable in a dynamic, evolving environment


Why This Opportunity

  • Strong entry point into a large, global tax function
  • High visibility and collaboration across multiple finance teams
  • Exposure to complex, multi-entity tax structures
  • Hybrid flexibility with a modernized office environment
  • Stable organization with long-term growth and development opportunities
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