Senior Tax Specialist

Description

Sargent & Lundy is currently seeking a Senior Tax Specialist! The Senior Tax Specialist is a key member of the corporate tax department responsible for ensuring the company’s federal, state, and local tax as well as internation tax compliance, supporting both direct as well as indirect tax compliance and contributing to tax planning and process improvement initiatives. The role works closely with internal stakeholders (finance, accounting, payroll, legal, and business units) and S&L leadership.

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. The position's responsibilities will encompass, but not be limited to, the following:

• Serve as a point of contact for external tax advisers for U.S. federal, state, and local filings, coordinating scope, timelines, information requests, and deliverables.
• Gather, validate, and organize financial and transactional data (from GL, project accounting, payroll, legal, and HR) needed by external firms for returns, elections, and other tax work.
• Research tax issues, document positions, and support implementation of tax planning strategies aligned with business operations and risk tolerance.
• Support responses to tax notices and audits from taxing authorities, coordinating data gathering, explanations, and resolution.
• Own or support selected in-house indirect tax compliance (e.g., sales/use, VAT/GST equivalents where applicable, property tax, business licenses), including registrations, data preparation, filings, and payments, and interface with advisers on more complex issues.
• Maintain an up-to-date entity and filing calendar (jurisdictions, IDs, registrations, elections, ownership changes) and ensure external firms are working from accurate entity data.
• Monitor tax law and guidance affecting partnerships, S-corps, and indirect taxes, summarizing key impacts and coordinating implementation with external advisers.
• Help maintain and improve tax processes, controls, and documentation, including relevant controls, standard workpapers, and use of tax technology/tools.
• Provide analytical support on business initiatives and special projects (e.g., transactions, new jurisdictions, restructurings, tax credits) by modeling tax impacts and working with finance and accounting teams.
• Mentor junior tax staff, review their work for accuracy, and contribute to a strong internal control and continuous-improvement culture.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in our downtown Chicago office and working remotely from home. 

Qualifications

This position requires:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s in Taxation and/or CPA are preferred and strongly valued.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, a mix of public accounting and/or corporate tax department work, with solid exposure to corporate income tax compliance and research.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate tax rules, and familiarity with multi-state issues; experience with international tax, transfer pricing, or indirect taxes is a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel; experience with major ERP systems (such as Workday, SAP etc.) and tax technology tools is preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and strong written and verbal communication for working with internal stakeholders and auditors.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$89,450.00 - $129,490.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.