Senior Tax Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Senior Tax Analyst will be an integral part of the tax function. The Senior Tax Analyst will be responsible for federal and state income tax matters with a heavy focus on corporate compliance and reporting for US business units in close cooperation with other federal, state tax team members, tax controversy, tax planning, business unit accounting and finance teams. The person will be key in driving the strategic direction of an inclusive, globally integrated, finance based and functionally connected US tax organization, covering end-to-end all relevant aspects of US tax.

The role is required to be in our East Hanover, NJ office 3x / week. Please only apply if this works for you.

Job Description

Compliance, Reporting, and Risk Management

• Assist with the preparation and consolidation of the federal C-corporation (Form 1120) and state and local corporate income tax returns, including the proforma returns of assigned subsidiaries.
• Prepare federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments and extension calculations.
• Identify, research, and analyze tax issues and planning opportunities.
• Work with managers and directors on various federal and state special projects. For example : research & development tax credit study, financial analysis of intercompany transactions, analysis of tax impacts of acquisitions / divestments, calculation of FDII deduction and other credits and incentives, assist in state conformity studies.
• Prepare state apportionment for assigned subsidiaries and unitary jurisdictions.
• Assist in the preparation of select international tax forms and consolidating schedules included in consolidated federal filing.
• Assist with ensuring that the tax function, in conjunction with accounting, is compliant with the requirements and procedures established under Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX"). This includes maintaining tax internal controls by recommending and documenting tax policies and procedures.
• Assist with responses in support of the tax notices and audits in various US jurisdictions. Perform research (factual and technical) to assist with tax audits. This would also include assistance with state and local nexus inquiries.
• Support the calculation of US federal and state ETR drivers and support the overall tax quarterly provision process and forecast. Assist with all monthly general ledger tax account reconciliations and the preparation of related federal and state journal entries.
• Responsible for preparing (e.g. analysis) or reporting with particular emphasis on accuracy, compliance and timeliness of data provided.

People and Development

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EEO Statement :

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$73,500.00 - $136,500.00

Skills Desired

Compliance And Controls, Continuous Process Improvement, Critical Thinking, Data Cleansing / Normalization, Embracing Change, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, Rapid Problem Solving, Resilience, Tax