Senior Tax Analyst

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, Kaukauna, Merkts, Price's and GoGo squeeZ, is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to Purpose*Full Snacking, sustainability and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters for it's cheese business unit in Chicago and offices for GoGo squeeZ in New York City. Bel operates four US manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI, and Brookings, SD, Nampa, ID, and Traverse City, MI.

Job Summary:

The Senior Tax Analyst is a key member of the tax department, reporting directly to the Tax Director based in Chicago. This position will be working closely with him, the Company’s internal accounting/finance teams, and external tax consultants on all aspects of the Company’s tax function.

The right candidate can take this position and make it their own based on this skills and career needs. The Company is part of a multinational healthy-snacking company with large operations in the US, France, Canada, and more so the global tax function is an important strategic partner worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Tax Director, the Senior Tax Analyst will work with our tax advisors to prepare workpapers for the Company’s federal, state, and local income tax returns.
Assist the Tax Director in handling federal, state, and local tax audits by:
- Researching technical issues;
- Drafting clear and concise responses to audit inquiries; and,
- Organizing and managing necessary documentation throughout the process.
Prepare income tax provision workpapers and calculations for financial statement purposes.
Assist the HQ during financial reporting and budget process including, but not limited to, the reconciliation of tax accounts, taxable income forecasting, tax depreciation forecasting, and submission of the consolidated Tax Package.
Prepare other tax returns, including but not limited to use tax, property tax, and franchise tax.
Maintain the tax compliance calendar for multiple legal entities.
Ensure timely resolution of tax notices and inquiries.
Develop and present actionable insights based on pending federal and state tax law changes to cross-functional teams to enable informed business decisions.
Maximize current tax incentives programs through annual filings.
Collaborate closely with the Tax Director to lead strategic initiatives that optimize the Company’s tax position in the US and globally.
Drive value on special projects as they arise. These may include:
- Advanced pricing agreements;
- Tax due diligence related to acquisitions;
- Tax optimization strategies; and,
- Tax credits/incentives, among others.

Required Skills/Abilities:

BS in accounting or finance.
A strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting demanding deadlines.
3+ years of corporate tax experience and/or large CPA firm experience, including federal return experience; multi-state tax experience is preferred.
Candidate should be able to work both independently and as part of a team, possess a desire to learn, and be extremely detail oriented.
Advance degree or certification (CPA) in taxes or accounting preferred, but not required.
Proficient with Excel.
Openness to working with evolving technology platforms such as ChatGPT, Power Query, and Power BI to streamline tax processes and derive actionable insights.
Strong written and verbal skills.
High attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Working Conditions: Work is performed largely in a hybrid office environment, required 2-days in office and flexibility for up to 4 depending on schedule of visitors #LI-Hybrid. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns related to meetings and trade shows. Periodic travel may be required up to 5% of the time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acknowledgement: This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Total Rewards:

Pay Scale: $90,000 - $100,000

Bonus Potential: 12%

401k, Medical, Dental, Vision from Day One, PTO days and more

Hybrid work schedule in Chicago

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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