Senior Tax Specialist

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Position Description

Title:                            Senior Tax Specialist         

Department:               Tax

Reports to:                 Senior Tax Manager

Status:                        Salaried Exempt

Position Purpose:   The Senior Tax Specialist will independently perform and review complex tax accounting and compliance activities across income tax accounting, U.S. and foreign tax compliance, transfer pricing, OECD reporting requirements, and strategic tax projects. The position serves as a key tax resource and works closely with finance leaders, business partners, foreign finance teams, and external advisors across multiple jurisdictions.

Principle Accountabilities

ASC 740 and Tax Provision

• Perform key components of the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process and review supporting analyses for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review current and deferred tax calculations, including analyses of temporary differences, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowance considerations.
• Prepare and analyze effective tax rate reconciliations, tax account reconciliations, and related forecasts; investigate and resolve variances.
• Prepare and review audit-ready tax provision workpapers, supporting schedules, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate responses to external financial statement audit requests related to income taxes and resolve follow-up questions.

U.S. and Foreign Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review complex U.S. federal, state, local, and foreign income tax filings and related information returns.
• Coordinate with foreign finance teams and external advisors to gather, validate, and reconcile data required for domestic and international tax filings.
• Prepare and review U.S. international tax reporting calculations and supporting documentation related to foreign subsidiaries and cross-border transactions.
• Prepare and review tax payments, forecasts, estimated tax calculations, and filing calendars across applicable jurisdictions.
• Review tax returns and supporting workpapers prepared by external advisors.
• Coordinate and prepare responses to domestic and foreign tax authority inquiries and audits, including supporting documentation and issue tracking.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and processes for global tax compliance activities.

International Tax and OECD Reporting

• Perform and review OECD Pillar Two compliance, modeling, and reporting activities, coordinating data and assumptions across jurisdictions.
• Prepare and review Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and other international information reporting obligations.
• Lead the collection, validation, and reconciliation of financial and tax data from global business units.
• Monitor international tax developments, assess potential impacts on the organization, and communicate findings to tax leadership and business partners.
• Maintain documentation and processes related to global minimum tax and other OECD reporting requirements.

Transfer Pricing

• Coordinate annual transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements, including OECD documentation, master file, local files, and applicable country-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with external transfer pricing advisors, local finance teams, and internal stakeholders to gather and validate supporting data.
• Perform and review intercompany transaction analyses, benchmarking support, intercompany agreements, and related workpapers.
• Implement and monitor transfer pricing policies and processes; provide guidance to internal teams on consistent application to intercompany transactions.
• Identify and analyze potential transfer pricing issues and coordinate timely resolution with relevant internal teams and external advisors.

Tax Planning and Strategic Projects

• Lead defined workstreams for tax planning initiatives and evaluate the tax implications of acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, legal entity changes, intercompany financing, and other strategic transactions.
• Research complex technical tax issues, develop well-supported conclusions, and prepare concise written memoranda.
• Evaluate the tax implications of legislative and regulatory changes.
• Identify and lead tax process improvement, data management, and automation initiatives that strengthen accuracy, controls, and efficiency.
• Lead or support other tax projects as assigned and provide technical guidance to less-experienced team members when appropriate.

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, tax, or a related field is required.
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• 4-7 years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience.
• Progressive experience with ASC 740 income tax accounting, including independent preparation and review of tax provision calculations and workpapers.
• Progressive experience preparing and reviewing U.S. federal and state corporate income tax compliance.
• Experience with international tax, foreign tax compliance, transfer pricing, or multinational tax matters is strongly preferred.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) or similar tax provision software is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax principles and ASC 740, with the ability to research and apply guidance to complex matters.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with large, detailed data sets.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation.

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.

You belong here. Join us today!