Sr. Tax Analyst

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.

Krispy Kreme's Senior Tax Analyst will be a key member of the tax function, reporting directly to the Tax Director, and will support a broad range of responsibilities across income tax accounting and compliance, state and local tax, indirect tax, property tax, business licenses, and tax process improvement initiatives. This role will coordinate and review external provider deliverables, partner cross-functionally, and contribute to building efficient tax processes. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in U.S. federal tax and ASC 740, the ability to operate autonomously in a lean environment, and a demonstrated focus on continuous improvement and the use of technology to enhance the tax function.

A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Compile and analyze financial data required for federal, state, and local tax filings and quarterly and annual tax provisions.
• Perform detailed technical and analytical review of all deliverables prepared by third-party tax providers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper application of tax law and accounting guidance.
• Manage filing calendars, estimated payments, and extensions to ensure timely compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Prepare and maintain tax account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and related journal entries.
• Oversee state income and franchise tax processes, including apportionment data collection, jurisdictional tracking, and nexus considerations.
• Coordinate with external providers on property tax, sales and use tax, and business license compliance and review related accruals and filings.
• Perform analytical review of effective tax rate drivers and communicate key variances and insights to the Head of Tax.
• Support tax forecasting, cash tax planning, and tax budget processes.
• Research and document technical tax positions and analyze the impact of new tax legislation and accounting guidance.
• Provide audit support by preparing documentation and responding to internal and external auditor requests.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and enhancements to data flow and workpaper standardization.
• Work cross-functionally with Finance and external service providers to facilitate data flow, address open items, and maintain an effective and well-coordinated tax compliance and reporting process.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

• 3+ years of tax compliance and accounting experience obtained in a public accounting firm, a publicly traded corporate tax department, or a combination thereof
• Current and valid CPA license, required
• Demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of corporate income tax matters, particularly tax provision and compliance experience
• General understanding of, or experience with, state and local taxes in multi-state jurisdictions
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively with tax and finance teams
• Proactive in developing solutions to solve issues independently
• Ability to identify, research and solve tax issues
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
• Experience with Oracle ERP system is a plus

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. The official job description will be provided during the application/interview process.

BENEFITS: ?

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Employee discount program
• 401K plan
• Generous PTO Plan
• Company events?
• Education Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA Plans
• Pet Insurance

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WHY KRISPY KREME?

At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:

• Loving People:
• Our global culture is best captured by our Leadership Mix, a dozen behaviors that define how we work with one another across the world and give back to our communities. Check out our leadership mix here.
• Belonging happens once each Krispy Kremer knows their bold authentic self is welcomed, dignified, and loved, where their wonderfully original identities flourish and thrive.
• Loving Communities:
• At Krispy Kreme, sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we strive to inspire this in our communities. Our brand purpose truly shines through our Acts of Joy and community fundraising initiatives.
• In the U.S., we have been donating unsold doughnuts to local food banks, with a goal of bringing a smile to our consumers as they enjoy a small, sweet treat. We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, who in turn partner with organizations nationwide to distribute donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and services.
• In 2022, we helped community groups raise $40 million globally. Last year in the U.S., we supported more than 83,000 fundraising events, raising nearly $37 million.
• Loving Planet:
• We have been conducting a multi-year global GHG emissions assessment to establish an emissions baseline, using this foundation to soon set goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
• We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.

Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Krispy Kreme

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at or on one of its many social media channels, including and