Senior Tax Accountant, Lansing

Senior Tax Accountant – Global Compliance & Reporting
Overview
A well-established, growth-oriented multinational organization is seeking a
Senior Tax Accountant
to join its Global Tax Compliance & Reporting function.
Reporting to a Tax Manager, this role focuses on complex U.S. GAAP income tax accounting under
ASC 740
, coordination of U.S. and Canadian tax compliance, and participation in global tax initiatives.
The position offers significant cross-functional interaction and visibility with senior and executive leadership.
This is a senior-level opportunity for a technically strong tax professional looking to expand their impact within a collaborative, high-performing tax team.
Core Responsibilities
Coordinate and prepare the quarterly and year-end consolidated U.S. GAAP income tax provision in compliance with
ASC 740
, including data gathering, technical analysis, and detailed workpapers and memoranda (e.g., FIN 48/UTPs, APB 23, valuation allowance analysis).
Prepare income tax disclosures and supporting documentation for SEC filings (Form 10-Q, 10-K), non-GAAP reporting, and management/board review, ensuring compliance with SOX-aligned internal controls.
Support internal and external financial statement audits, including audits of internal controls over financial reporting and tax-related processes.
Partner with external advisors in the preparation of U.S. federal, state, and local, and Canadian corporate income tax returns, including complex book-to-tax adjustments and apportionment calculations.
Assist with broader U.S. and Canadian tax compliance activities, including transfer pricing documentation, Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), and OECD Pillar Two global minimum tax reporting.
Coordinate tax audits and responses to inquiries from federal, state, provincial, and local tax authorities.
Support tax planning initiatives, M&A structuring analysis, and implementation of new or evolving tax legislation.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax reporting and compliance.
Contribute to additional tax projects as needed, including indirect tax, credits and incentives, and special initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related field).
Minimum of
3+ years
of progressive tax experience, including U.S. federal and state income tax and U.S. GAAP tax accounting.
Practical working knowledge of
ASC 740
and internal control environments.
At least
2+ years
of experience in public accounting and/or within a multinational corporate tax function, with exposure to U.S. federal and international tax concepts and recent U.S. tax reform initiatives.
Advanced Excel skills; strong proficiency with Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear, concise conclusions.
Preferred
CPA and/or Master's degree in Taxation
Familiarity with transfer pricing concepts and documentation
Work Environment & Offer
Hybrid work model
with a corporate office presence in the Midwest.
Competitive compensation and standard benefits package (details shared during the interview process).
Opportunity to operate in a visible, senior-level role within a growing tax function.
Exposure to a wide range of tax areas and meaningful interaction with cross-functional partners and executive leadership.
Professional culture emphasizing integrity, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
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