Senior Tax Analyst

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Job Description

How You Will Make an Impact

As a Senior Tax Analyst, you will use your expertise and judgment to support Thermo Fisher’s global income tax accounting and reporting processes. You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, improving operational efficiency, and advising on complex tax matters that directly impact the organization’s success. This position offers the opportunity to work independently, influence business outcomes, and collaborate with colleagues around the world.

What You Will Do

• Prepare the quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, including deferred tax and effective tax rate analyses.
• Oversee and enhance the OneSource Tax Provision system to improve data quality, automation, and reporting efficiency, and function as OneSource Tax Provision administrator for the group.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of internal and external tax reporting, including SEC disclosures and financial statement footnotes.

• Research and resolve complex tax accounting matters, including valuation allowances, ASC 718, and ASC 270.
• Assess and communicate the tax impacts of restructurings, acquisitions, and other business initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare forecast scenarios to support company structuring and tax planning initiatives.
• Maintain effective internal controls to support SOX compliance, working closely with internal and external auditors.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, scalability, and efficiency within global tax reporting.
• Employ broad technical knowledge to identify and resolve issues that span multiple finance and operational areas.

• Apply and communicate tax policies and procedures, contributing to the development of new standards and procedures.
• Translate tax concepts into clear, actionable insights for finance and business leaders.
• Shape global initiatives that strengthen tax accounting operations and promote continuous improvement.

How You Will Get Here

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or MST strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of corporate income tax experience, ideally in a multinational corporation or public accounting firm, with strong expertise of ASC 740 and U.S. GAAP.
• Technical Skills: Experience with OneSource Tax Provision, HFM, and strong Excel proficiency preferred.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to anticipate and address intricate issues using sound judgment.
• Adapts quickly and seamlessly in evolving situations.
• Clear, confident communication across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative, reliable, and proactive approach to work.
• Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Thermo Fisher offers competitive compensation, annual incentive plans, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities within a growing global organization committed to scientific advancement and innovation.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards