Senior Tax Analyst (Northbrook)

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