Senior Income Tax Analyst

Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience. Summary of the Position The senior income tax analyst role supports federal and state income tax compliance and reporting activities for the organization. The position partners closely with management, the U.S. parent company’s tax team, and external consultants to prepare and consolidate federal and state tax returns, improve compliance processes, and support tax planning initiatives. Responsibilities include assisting with income tax provisions, researching and resolving tax matters, maintaining tax depreciation systems, and supporting special projects. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance and accounting for income taxes. Major Duties of the Position Support management in the federal and state tax compliance activities including gathering and analyzing information needed to prepare federal and state income tax returns. Prepare state tax estimated and extension payments. Collaborate with the US parent company’s tax group on consolidating the US federal and state tax returns. Contribute to developing and/or improving income tax compliance processes. Assist with special projects such as research and development tax credit claims, research projects, and tax planning projects. Assist with resolving and responding to tax notices from state tax jurisdictions. Work closely with management and external consultants to implement and maintain tax depreciation system. Income Tax Accounting Prepare quarterly income tax provision calculation in accordance with ASC 740 / IAS12 including calculating book to tax adjustments and reconciliation of general ledger tax accounts. Prepare and assist management with responding to tax accounting consolidation requests from the Company’s top parent company. Prepare memorandums related to book to tax differences and / or income tax accounting issues, as necessary. Assist with forecasting federal and state income tax expense to be used in developing the Company’s budget / business plan. Assist with responding to requests from external auditors related to the quarterly reviews and / or annual audit of the tax provision and accrual. Assist management with developing and maintaining SOX compliant internal controls for the tax accounting function. Assist with the preparation of the US deferred tax proof and return to provision process. Qualifications Required Education Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. Experience Minimum of 4 years of experience in federal / state income tax, with an emphasis on corporate tax in either a Fortune 500 company or a national / regional public accounting firm. Minimum of 3 years of experience with accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 / IAS 12 Skills Knowledge and experience with accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 / IAS12. Skilled in identifying tax planning opportunities, mitigating risks, and leveraging data to drive informed decision-making. Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to cross-functional stakeholders, fostering alignment and compliance. Capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, including the ability to coordinate and balance numerous tasks in a time-sensitive fast-paced environment. Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify issues and generate creative solutions. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask effectively. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs. Preferred CPA Previous experience with financial services industry Physical Demands 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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work Schedule This position requires the ability to work various shifts to accommodate business needs. Typically, between the hours of 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday and on weekends as needed. Travel is required 10% of the time. Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees with an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons. #J-18808-Ljbffr First Investors Financial Services, Inc.