Analyst, Tax Reporting and Innovation

at Google in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Minimum qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.

+ 4 years of experience in tax.

+ Experience with U.S. federal and state corporate income tax principles.

Preferred qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in Taxation, JD, or CPA.

+ Experience with electronic tax filing processes.

+ Ability to effectively communicate complex tax matters to non-tax personnel.

+ Ability to work independently and have accountability for various areas of the compliance and provision functions.

+ Proficiency in spreadsheet applications (e.g. Google Sheets), corporate tax preparation software (ONESOURCE, Corptax, etc.), and ERP systems (SAP).

Google’s in-house tax team knows all things corporate tax. Made up of smart, perceptive Googlers with a flair for domestic, international, and sales and use tax, the knowledge and expertise of this team runs deep. You have years of experience in this field and an extensive knowledge of those tax issues most relevant to internet companies. While we don’t give our Googlers individual tax advice, you make it easy for Googlers to get what they need to make good tax decisions. You find ways to work smarter by streamlining and automating our tax processes and systems, and find ways to be both innovative and compliant.

Our mission is to organize Alphabet’s tax information, making it secure and useful for our stakeholders. We believe this work is integral to fulfilling Google’s broader mission of organizing the world’s information and are committed to delivering exceptional results that contribute meaningfully to the company’s success. Our key functions include financial reporting for income taxes, U.S. tax return compliance, OECD BEPS 2.0 Pillar 2 operationalization, corporate income tax data structure and governance, and income tax reporting risk management. We also strive to continuously optimize efficiency and effectiveness through process innovation and automation.

The name Google came from “googol,” a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000-$154,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .

+ Prepare and review U.S. federal and state income tax compliance filings, including coordination and supervision of external tax consultants.

+ Prepare and review accurate U.S. current tax provision calculations, meticulously analyzing book-to-tax adjustments from both a technical and mechanical perspective. Ensure timely performance of SOX 404 procedures and documentation.

+ Maintain a comprehensive tax filing calendar and preparation/review of tax attribute and current payable roll-forward schedules.

+ Identify opportunities to streamline and automate tax processes, leveraging technology. Drive efficiency and effectiveness within the tax function, manage the project planning, work, timeline and documentation for multiple projects, and lead working groups effectively.

+ Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Technology to gather necessary information, address tax-related inquiries, and ensure alignment on tax matters. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external consultants.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCP_EEO_Post.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.