Tax Senior Analyst- Tax Planning

Tax Senior Analyst- Tax Planning – Denver, CO

Western Union powers your pursuit. 
The Tax Senior Analyst- Tax Planning supports the tax planning function within the organization, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations while optimizing the company’s tax position. This role supports the business initiatives of the organization to achieve sustainable growth, supports M&A initiatives, and supports tax planning idea implementation and modelling. The ideal candidate will bring a deep business understanding and understanding of the role tax plays in enabling sustainable growth of the business, and a proactive enthusiastic approach to new challenges.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the team in executing all departmental tax activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate assessment of tax risks and compliance responsibilities relating to a broad array of initiatives.
• Conduct and manage tax research and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize the company’s tax obligations.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the business.
• Support audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Drive modelling of initiatives.
• Support management of budgets and outside advisor spend tracking.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in tax accounting or equivalent.
• Knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• CPA, JD, or advanced tax certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Brings enthusiasm, a growth mindset, and a fearless approach to diving into complex projects.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional

aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a

 great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

Salary

The base salary range is $90,000 to $120,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary and short-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life
insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the below benefits specific to your
location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview
process or in an offer of employment.

Your US specific benefits include:

• Flexible Time off  
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance 
• Parental Leave 
• Global Adoption Assistance
• 4% Western Union Contribution to 401K  

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working f