Senior Tax Analyst – Corporate Tax Compliance

About the role

The Senior Tax Analyst will manage corporate tax compliance across federal, state, and local levels, focusing on C‑Corporation taxes and ASC 740 provisions for U.S. companies. Reporting to the Tax Manager and Tax & Accounting Director, the role aims to optimise tax processes, minimise liabilities, and ensure strict adherence to IRS and other tax authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Support all tax requirements and coordinate with external auditors.
• Ensure FATCA and CRS compliance by validating entity classifications on W‑8BEN/E forms.
• Oversee year‑end information reporting, including vendor TIN validation and timely filing of 1099‑NEC/1099‑MISC.
• Manage C‑Corporation tax cycles, prepare and review tax workpapers and returns (Forms 1120, 5471, etc.).
• Calculate monthly and annual tax liabilities, maintain US tax accounting records, and process tax payments.
• Handle Virginia‑specific compliance (Form 500, Sales & Use Tax Form ST‑9, local BPOL taxes).
• Apply knowledge of ASC 740, cross‑border taxation, and US‑Mexico transactions where applicable.

Required profile

• 3+ years progressive corporate tax experience in a public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred) or corporate tax department.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA license or Master’s in Taxation is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing C‑Corporation tax cycles and meeting US compliance deadlines.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations, including direct (income) and indirect (sales/VAT) taxes.
• Knowledge of US withholding rules, international tax treaties, FATCA/CRS, and transfer‑pricing studies.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Tax software proficiency
• ASC 740 knowledge
• Form 1120 preparation
• Form 5471 preparation
• W‑8/W‑9 preparation
• 1099‑NEC/1099‑MISC preparation
• FATCA compliance
• CRS compliance
• Transfer‑pricing analysis
• US withholding rules
• International tax treaty application
• Virginia state tax compliance (Form 500, ST‑9)