Senior Tax Analyst

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category Finance

Position Summary

We’re currently looking for a Senior Tax Analyst to join our team in Nashville, TN. This role will be responsible for supporting the company's tax and financial reporting activities through the preparation, analysis, and documentation of tax accounting information to reduce risk of material misstatement within the financial statements. This role will assist with income tax provisions, tax reporting, tax research, internal controls, and process documentation while partnering with Tax, Finance, and Accounting teams to support accurate financial reporting and compliance. The role will also assist with continuous improvement of tax function through evaluation and implementation of technology, AI, and automation.

*** This role is a HYBRID position in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ Bridgestone HQ in Nashville, TN. ***

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly tax accounting close and financial reporting activities by preparing current and deferred income tax provisions, reconciling tax general ledger accounts, analyzing effective tax rate drivers and provision-to-return differences, assessing valuation allowance assertions, foreign subsidiary investments, and uncertain tax positions, preparing income tax financial statement disclosures, and performing tax accounting analyses related to significant transactions, accounting developments, and legislative changes impacting the tax provision.
• Identify and support implementation of technology, automation, AI, and process improvement opportunities within the tax function.
• Recommend process enhancements and documentation improvements to increase efficiency, improve accuracy, and reduce risk.
• Assist compliance with SOX regulations, internal controls, and tax policies by supporting the documentation and maintenance of tax policies, technical positions, processes, and control frameworks.
• Conduct tax research related to federal, state, and international tax law developments and summarize findings and recommendations for management.
• Prepare income tax calculations for forecasting and budgeting to support finance initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree;
• or 3 years and a master’s degree;
• or a PhD without experience;
• or equivalent work experience BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar CPA, CMI, CAE or international equivalent a plus MST or MBA a plus Tax provision experience a plus.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.