Senior Tax Analyst

About Us

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Job Title: Senior Tax Analyst

Reports To: Director of Tax

Location: St. Louis, MO, Sidney, OH, Kennesaw, GA or Cudahy, WI

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join our Copeland tax team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse tax-related functions, including income tax compliance, global income tax accounting, and more. We are a transforming and evolving team, and this role offers you the unique opportunity to help shape the future of our global tax function. You will play a key part in driving innovation. This is an exciting chance to not only grow your career but also leave a lasting impact on the direction and success of our global tax operations.

Key Responsibilities

• US Tax Compliance & Reporting:

• Review and filing of externally prepared partnership and corporate federal and state income tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

• Collaborate with our external tax preparers on information requests and the calculations of book to tax differences.

• Assist in preparing the quarterly partnership tax distribution calculations.

• Global Tax Provision & Financial Statement Reporting:

• Prepare the U.S. GAAP annual and quarterly global tax provision.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare tax-related journal entries.

• Prepare tax footnotes for financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and regulations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Audit & Research:

• Facilitate federal, state and certain foreign income tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.

• Conduct tax research and document conclusions to support tax positions.

• Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures, and that all tax-related processes are well-documented.

• Help maintain and update centralized global tax calendars, ensuring all filing deadlines and payments are met.

• Cross-Department Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with external tax service providers and internal departments to ensure efficient tax filings and reporting.

• Process Improvement & Special Projects:

• Assist with implementation of tax technology strategy.

• Drive continuous improvement in tax accounting and compliance processes with emphasis on leveraging technology.

• Participate in special projects as assigned and help refine tax processes and controls for greater efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in tax accounting (ASC 740) and tax compliance (or a related area), including preparation and/or review of tax filings and U.S. GAAP income tax provisions.

• Experience with ASC 740, federal and state tax, and general tax research.

• Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.

• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• A desire to learn and understand the value of leveraging technology to drive greater efficiency, improve tax processes and manage risk.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with tax technology systems, preferably OneSource.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ASC 740 and provision to return reconciliation.

• Familiarity with international tax concepts , such as foreign tax credits and withholding and the ability to support international tax compliance, provision, and planning activities. (,

· Familiarity with Oracle, HFM, Power BI, Alteryx and other related programs.

• Big 4 public accounting and/or multinational organization experience a plus.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.?

Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.