Senior Tax Consultant
CFS · Hoffman Estates, IL · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
About the role
Reporting to the VP of Accounting & Finance, the Senior Tax Consultant will serve as a trusted subject matter expert on federal, state, and international tax issues. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who can quickly evaluate tax positions, identify risks, and deliver practical, business-focused recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Review federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns prepared by external advisors.
- Analyze supporting schedules, book-to-tax adjustments, apportionment calculations, and tax positions.
- Assist with estimated tax calculations and filing requirements.
- Provide guidance to finance stakeholders on tax compliance matters.
- Support quarterly and annual tax provision reviews under ASC 740.
- Review deferred tax calculations and uncertain tax positions.
- Advise on tax accounting impacts related to business transactions.
- Assist with responses to federal, state, and local tax notices and audits.
- Coordinate documentation and information requests.
- Partner with management and external advisors to evaluate audit findings and resolutions.
- Conduct nexus reviews and evaluate state filing obligations.
- Review state apportionment methodologies and tax positions.
- Support transfer pricing and intercompany tax matters.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors on international tax considerations.
- Provide technical expertise for tax-related initiatives and projects.
- Support additional tax compliance, reporting, and accounting activities as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 7+ years of corporate tax experience.
- Strong experience reviewing federal and multi-state corporate income tax returns.
- Deep understanding of ASC 740 and corporate tax accounting principles.
- Experience supporting tax audits and collaborating with external tax advisors.
Skills
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.