We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tax Analyst to join the finance team at Winland Foods. As a Senior Tax Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with both direct and indirect tax regulations, optimizing tax strategies, and providing valuable insights to support the financial decision-making process. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior management to ensure tax efficiency and accuracy, with a particular focus on indirect tax compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong analytical mindset and a deep understanding of both direct and indirect tax laws and regulations.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Oak Brook

Job Type:

Finance Planning / Analysis

Job Posting Title:

Senior Tax Analyst

Job Description:

Schedule: 8 am to 5 pm CDT / Hybrid (on-site Tues to Thurs)

Work Location: 2015 Spring Road Suite 400, Oak Brook, IL 60523 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $73k to $124k Annually with additional bonus potential

Roles & Responsibilities:

Support the tax team in a variety of areas including sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses and registrations, and Canada Taxes (GST/HST/QST).

Lead tax exemption certificate compliance and governance.

Review and maintain various matrices for sales and purchases across all segments U.S. and Canada business.

Lead all indirect tax data analytics and governance.

Coordinate with external service provider to complete US sales/use tax, gross receipts and property tax compliance.

Cultivate tax technology and drive the transformation of tax processes.

Research and monitor tax issues, nexus and document conclusions.

Support tax audits and inquiries by tax authorities related to both direct and indirect taxes, including gathering necessary documentation, responding to information requests, and providing expert advice and guidance.

Assist with various tax planning and structuring projects.

Assist with research and writing internal reports on various topics to support the Company’s tax positions.

Preparation and maintenance of Tax Fixed Assets.

Assist with continuous process improvements and integration of various aspects of the tax function to achieve optimal efficiency, effective controls and quality.

Support tax planning initiatives, credits & incentives opportunities, and special projects such as business acquisitions and divestitures and provide analysis of specific tax impacts; responding to questions from the business, monitoring tax law changes and participating in business process change initiatives.

Communicates with Accounting, Reporting, Treasury, and Financial Planning & Analysis departments throughout the year on a regular basis; with Legal, Human Resources, foreign-based regional headquarters personnel and other internal parties as issues & opportunities arise.

Collaborates with outside advisors on various tax matters; Interacts with independent auditing firm.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Master's degree in Taxation or CPA designation preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax compliance and planning, preferably in public accounting firm or corporate tax department, with specific exposure to indirect tax compliance

In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local direct tax laws and regulations, as well as indirect tax requirements such as sales tax, GST, and similar taxes.

Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, perform tax research, and provide actionable recommendations in the context of both direct and indirect taxes.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Proficiency in tax software and MS Office suite, particularly Excel (Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts, Vlookups and creating custom formulas), SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Experience with SAP, OneSource Tax Provision, BNA Fixed Assets, and Alteryx a plus

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.