Tax Analyst, Lead

Tax Analyst, Lead

The Tax Analyst, Lead is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of federal, state, and international tax compliance filings while supporting the Company's overall tax function. This role manages key aspects of the tax calendar to ensure all filing deadlines and tax-related obligations are met, prepares and supports the annual income tax provision under ASC 740, assists with the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation, and supports tax planning and audit activities as needed.

The Senior Tax Accountant partners closely with internal stakeholders across finance, accounting, legal, and operations to provide timely, accurate, and practical tax guidance and information that supports business decision-making. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technically proficient, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Main Duties:

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related work papers, as well as prepare and coordinate international tax filings and information returns, including applicable U.S. international reporting forms.
• Assist with external audit requests related to income taxes and support the annual financial statement audit process.
• Prepare and support the annual and interim income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, tax account reconciliations, and related disclosures.
• Maintain and monitor the tax compliance calendar, ensuring timely completion of all filing and payment obligations.
• Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and review of transfer pricing documentation and support intercompany compliance requirements.
• Gather, analyze, and reconcile financial and tax data from multiple sources to support tax reporting and compliance.
• Support tax audits and inquiries from federal, state, local, and foreign tax authorities.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate tax-related reporting and documentation.
• Research tax issues and evaluate the impact of new tax laws and regulations on the organization.
• Provide prompt, accurate, and business-focused responses to tax-related inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control within the tax function.

What You Bring:

• A background in Accounting, Finance, or related field, as well as working experience in corporate tax, preferably in a multinational organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and ASC 740 accounting for income taxes, as well as experience with international tax reporting requirements and transfer pricing concepts.
• Prior hands-on experience with Corptax Domestic Compliance, International Compliance, and Provision modules or similar tax compliance software, and have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis, and reconciliation of large data sets.
• Experience with tax research platforms and other tax technology tools.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple tax compliance and tax accounting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

About the Company:

Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more. Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.