Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Summary: The Senior Tax Analyst is responsible for various aspects of federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance, reporting, income tax accounting, and research and planning for Thermo Fisher Scientific and its affiliated companies. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a large multi-national corporation with over 1,000 domestic and foreign subsidiaries and affiliates. This individual will play a key role with regard to the U.S. statutory reporting and compliance for these legal entities.

Key Responsibilities:

This individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

• Coordinate, direct, and review federal and state corporate tax returns prepared by staff personnel.
• Prepare federal and state corporate tax returns, including LIFO calculations, income and expense allocations, R&D tax credits, and other aspects of income tax return.
• Preparation and review of extensions, quarterly estimated tax calculations, annual reports and business license renewals for multiple states.
• Monitor tax compliance calendar to ensure that all returns, extensions, elections, and other tax filings are submitted timely.
• Respond to notices and correspondence from various tax jurisdictions.

• Research and document findings with respect to federal and state tax treatment with respect to specific transactions.
• Research and develop tax planning strategies for all entities, striving to minimize cash taxes paid and effective tax rate.
• Assist Tax Manager with acquisition related due diligence and integration.
• Monitor changes in legislation so as to accurately prepare and respond to changes in corporate tax laws.

• Regularly communicate with business unit and subsidiary controllers to understand company direction and activity, providing tax consulting and advice proactively.

• Bachelors Degree required
• 4+ years related work experience required
• CPA preferred