Senior Analyst- Federal Tax Compliance & Planning

Senior Analyst – Federal Tax Compliance & Planning

The Federal Tax Compliance and Planning team is responsible for preparing and filing all U.S. Federal income tax filings and related estimated payments in a timely manner. The team also designs and implements processes and controls to ensure accurate, complete, and timely compliance with various aspects of financial tax accounting and reporting standards as they relate to income taxes, including interim and annual reporting;

current tax provision; uncertain tax positions; deferred taxes; and valuation allowances.

• Collect financial data and analyze it for federal tax adjustment reporting in consolidated returns and other filings.
• Assist in assuring that federal tax returns comply with the requirements of applicable federal law, high documentation standards, and are timely filed.
• Provide acquisition integration support and remain aware of Mastercard business issues to determine proper tax treatment.
• Stay current with federal tax law changes that may impact Mastercard.
• Provide technical support for positions taken, including research, application of tax rules, and documentation of conclusions.
• Assist in streamlining tasks and building technological efficiencies.
• Support federal audit initiatives and assist in defending issues raised in tax examinations by the IRS.
• Contribute to the development of strategies to reduce Mastercard’s current tax liability and effective tax rate.
• Assist with aspects of ASC 740 corporate income tax provision and related footnote disclosures.
• Assist in responding to information requests from independent auditors and external advisors.
• Serve as a consultant to finance and other business partners by providing tax information and advice.
• Interface with colleagues in the organization in support of tax planning initiatives.
• Maintain maintenance and adherence to policies that create a strong internal control environment under Sarbanes‑Oxley.
• Maintain global tax policies and procedures in accordance with relevant tax regulations.

• BA in Accounting (CPA preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in corporate taxation with an emphasis on tax compliance, research, and provision.
• Big‑4 accounting background or prior corporate tax department experience preferred.
• Ability to perform tax research, apply U.S. tax law, and prepare memorandum summarizing findings.
• Proficiency in tax return preparation software, experience in One Source Tax Provision and/or Corp Tax a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and implement continuous process improvements.
• Ability to organize, manage, and work effectively to accomplish multiple tasks within internal and external deadlines.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.

Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations in the application process, contact reasonable