Corporate Tax Compliance Associate

Job Description:

Position Overview: The Corporate Tax Compliance Associate will support the VP/Executive Director of Compliance in managing the company’s tax compliance, provision, research, transfer pricing and audit functions. This role focuses on ensuring the accurate calculation and reporting of tax compliance and tax provision.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

• Prepare Federal, State & Local corporate tax returns, including quarterly estimated payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for separate, consolidated, unitary, and worldwide tax filings.
• Research and analyze tax positions to ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare documentation to support tax positions and communicate findings to management.

Tax Provision:

• Prepare and calculate quarterly and annual tax provisions, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Reconcile tax accounts and maintain accurate records of deferred tax assets and liabilities.
• Assist in preparing financial statement disclosures, including tax footnotes and effective tax rate reconciliation.

Tax Audits & Other:

• Assist in managing tax audits and responding to inquiries from Tax Authorities.
• Support Transfer Pricing manager in documentation and information gathering.

Requirements:

• Education & Certification:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred.

Experience:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in Corporate Tax with a focus on compliance.
• Experience in federal, state, and local tax return preparation is desirable.
• Familiarity with tax preparation software like OneSource is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn provisions and corporate income tax special projects is helpful.
• Experience with ASC 740 tax provision is desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in tax preparation software, preferably OneSource.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and Tax Research tools.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax professionals.

Additional Attributes:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external auditors.

The expected base salary ranges from $88,000.00 - $115,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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