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Senior Federal Tax Analyst

Job in Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois, 60063, USA
Listing for: Buckingham Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 97500 USD Yearly USD 97500.00 YEAR
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Internal Audit, Accounting, Tax and Finance Recruitment Leader to the Fortune 500 and beyond in Chicago

Senior Tax Analyst – Federal Tax | Fortune 500 Pharma Company | Deerfield, IL | Hybrid

Join a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Deerfield, IL as a Senior Tax Analyst specializing in U.S. federal income tax. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly respected tax team within a global organization, where you'll support federal tax compliance, provision, and planning in a fast-paced, regulated industry.

What You’ll Do:

  • Assist with the preparation and review of U.S. federal income tax returns, including consolidated group filings.
  • Support the calculation and documentation of the quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740, including book-to-tax differences and deferred taxes.
  • Collaborate with internal finance teams and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate federal tax compliance.
  • Perform research and analysis of federal tax issues and assist with documentation to support tax positions.
  • Contribute to IRS audit defense, responding to inquiries and preparing supporting documentation.
  • Identify opportunities for tax process improvements, automation, and risk mitigation.
  • Stay current with tax law changes and assess their impact on the business.

What You Bring:

  • 3–5 years of experience in U.S. federal tax, ideally in public accounting or a large corporate tax department.
  • Solid understanding of corporate income tax regulations and ASC 740.
  • Experience with large corporate consolidated returns and related reporting requirements.
  • CPA or Master’s in Taxation preferred.
  • Proficiency in tax compliance software (One Source, Corptax, or similar) and strong Excel skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

Fortune 500 global pharma company with a strong mission and industry leadership.

Hybrid schedule offering flexibility and in-person collaboration.

High-impact role with exposure to complex federal tax issues and senior tax leadership.

Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with opportunities for career advancement.

If you’re a federal tax professional looking to take the next step in your career at a top-tier company, apply today!

Seniority level
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type

    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business
  • Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Hospitals and Health Care, and Biotechnology Research

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401(k)

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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