Senior State Tax Analyst

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Senior State Tax Analyst will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Manage external loan staff resources in the preparation, review and filing of state tax returns in an efficient, accurate and timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to, oversight of annual returns, periodic estimates, filing extensions, and provision-to-return reconciliations and corresponding journal entries, as necessary.

• This position has responsibility over state income and franchise controversy. This includes ensuring timely and accurate information is provided in response to all applicable governmental notices and audits. The ideal candidate must be able to coordinate with internal resources to secure required information, liaise with governmental agencies in their review of the Company’s state income and franchise tax compliance filings, and effectively communicate identified risks and general status updates to senior tax management.

• Review components of the various quarterly and annual financial statement tax calculations in accordance with ASC 740. Analyze and communicate variance analysis to management. Use of a variety of essential software tools (OneSource, Hyperion, SAP, etc.).

• This role has specific responsibility over, but not limited to, determination of state current and deferred rates, state combined and consolidated groups, and federal-to-state tax differences.

• Analysis and computation of the FIN #48 tax contingency accrual and related ongoing interest accruals and financial statement disclosures with respect to state income tax issues.

• Work closely with the external and internal auditors and the financial accounting and reporting department.

• Preparation of many of the quarterly and annual workpapers and analyze ongoing permanent and temporary differences in the tax accounting process.

• Review tax legislation to maintain compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Lead the efforts of state tax loan staff.

• Analyze and report to senior tax leadership on the state income and franchise tax impact of all potential merger, acquisition, and divesture plans.

• Manage internal and external resources in various other tax projects as needed.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

• Specialization in Accounting preferred however, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience must be satisfied with a combination of Big Four tax department and/or tax department of a multi-national publicly held company

• Must possess working knowledge of federal and state corporate income tax laws, as well as working knowledge of ASC 740, FIN #18, and FIN #48.  

• Must possess excellent analytical, conceptual, communication, problem solving and writing skills. Must be able to protect sensitive, confidential financial information.

• Must have project management skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Must understand financial statements as well as other financial reports.

• Must possess good computer skills; specifically, knowledge of tax research software and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with OneSource applications, Alteryx, Hyperion, SAP, or Power BI a plus.

• CPA license or passage of CPA examination preferred.

• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English is required.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $105,000.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.