Senior Tax Associate

Job Overview

ISS STOXX is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to support the U.S. direct tax function within the North America Finance Team. Based in Rockville, Maryland, this role reports to the North American Tax Manager and works closely with the broader global tax team. The newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to broaden experience beyond traditional compliance work, providing exposure to U.S. federal and state taxation, tax accounting, income tax provisions, tax research, planning projects, and strategic tax initiatives within a growing multinational company.

• U.S. Income Tax Compliance and Reporting: prepare and coordinate U.S. federal and state income tax compliance work papers, estimated tax calculations, extension filings, and supporting documentation; support quarterly and annual income tax provision processes, including workpaper preparation, tax accounting analyses, deferred tax calculations, and data validation; prepare monthly income tax account reconciliations and assist with related journal entries; maintain tax compliance calendars and ensure timely filing obligations;
  
  assist with responses to tax notices and income tax audits; support tax planning projects, ad‑hoc analysis, and process improvement initiatives, including automation opportunities and effective use of tax technology and data analytics tools.
• Tax Research and Process Improvement: research U.S. federal and state tax matters, prepare practical summaries and recommendations for internal stakeholders, monitor tax law developments, evaluate potential impacts, and support the development and maintenance of tax policies, procedures, and audit‑ready documentation.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  partner with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, and external advisors on tax‑related matters; support tax payment processing and tracking; provide limited support on other tax matters as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Typically 2–5 years of relevant experience in U.S. direct taxation, preferably gained within public accounting (Big 4, national, or regional firms) or a corporate tax department.
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA licensing is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in developing a long‑term career within corporate taxation and a multinational business environment.

• Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax compliance.
• Experience supporting corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, and related work papers.
• Exposure to income tax provisions under IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP is desirable.
• Familiarity with tax research, tax audits, and tax authority correspondence.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills; exposure to tax technology or data analytics tools is advantageous.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, advisors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proactive and team‑oriented approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Interest in tax technology, automation, and process improvement.

Location:

Rockville, MD. Base salary range is $80,000 - $95,000 per year, with bonus or sales incentive eligibility. Hybrid working arrangements subject to company policy and business needs.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid working options

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial…