Sr. International Tax Analyst

at UL, LLC in Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description

This role is HYBRID, on-site 3 days a week at our Northbrook or Chicago, IL Office.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior International Tax Analyst to join our Global Tax department. This person will join a team of tax enthusiasts that keep up to date on tax technical skills and tax technology to drive advanced automated solutions and efficiencies. As a Senior International Tax Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with tax regulations and optimizing tax strategies. You will work closely with the finance team to analyze financial data, prepare tax returns, tax filings and supporting documentation, and provide valuable insights to support decision-making processes.

In this role, you will work with the Tax management team on U.S. and non-U.S. related tax matters to assure Federal and non U.S. tax compliance requirements are met accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare and assist with the filing of U.S. international tax returns (5471s, 8858s, 1118, 8990, 8991, etc.).

+ Prepare computations and key analysis related to GILTI, BEAT, FDII, FTC, etc.) to meet UL’s reporting requirements.

+ Prepare and assist in the implementation of Pillar 2 computations and reporting.

+ Analyze accounts and reports, prepare analysis and supporting documentation related to transfer pricing and non-US tax matters.

+ Provide guidance to Corporate Finance employees as well as other departments and auditors on moderately complex US and non-US tax issues.

+ Responsible for complex and interpretive financial research and analysis for middle or senior management for use in the development and measurement of business strategies and tactics with a focus on UL’s non-US activities.

+ Provide analytical insight and information to auditors relating to U.S. federal and non U.S. income tax matters.

+ Prepare and update transfer pricing documentation.

+ Assist with interim and annual tax provision process.

+ Assist with process improvement projects related to the international tax workstreams utilizing technology-driven solutions to streamline and improve process efficiencies.

+ Apply fundamental accounting concepts and practices with a focus on transfer pricing and non-US tax matters.

+ Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis for middle and senior management based on UL’s financial performance.

+ Advise applicable company functions/departments on international tax laws and regulations such as: income taxes, tax treaties, and tax withholdings.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

+ University Degree (Equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree) in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

+ Minimum two years work experience in international tax. CPA preferred.

+ Ability to interpret domestic and international tax concepts and regulations.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze data and calculate the impact opportunities have on the company.

+ Working knowledge of the U.S. tax legislation and accounting principles.

+ Working knowledge of ASC 740, accounting for income taxes preferred.

+ Experience in OneSource preferred. Experience in tax automation projects and strong data analytics skills are preferred.

+ Experience in transfer pricing and knowledge of the international provisions of US tax reform preferred.

+ Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

+ People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.

+ Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.

+ Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

+ Total Rewards: All employees at UL are eligible for bonus compensation. UL offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. We provide Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts that UL contributes to twice per year! Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth.

The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission.

We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future.

From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world.? Our science is your advantage.

Mission: Working for a safer world

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:

Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.