Sr. Analyst, State and Local Tax

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Dana’s Finance organization is passionate about delivering strategic and tactical value to Dana’s business operations through all its various financial disciplines. The finance leadership team has a strong vision of building a world-class finance organization that is fully aligned with the business, driving shareholder value through timely, relevant, and accurate information. We do this efficiently and in compliance with all pertinent rules and regulations.

The Senior Analyst, State and Local Tax, will be responsible for preparing Dana’s U.S. state and local tax returns and income tax accounting workpapers.

This role reports directly to the Manager, State and Local Tax.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities

• Prepare all aspects of state and local income/franchise tax compliance process.
• Work closely with Federal/international tax team to complete federal and state income tax work plan assignments and development objectives for team members.
• Identify federal tax filing positions that will impact state compliance process.
• Research, analyze, and interpret new or revised state and local tax law changes to determine potential impact on company tax profile.
• Assist with state income/franchise tax exams, defend positions taken on open returns, evaluate likelihood of sustaining positions taken, and review recognition and measurement of reserves for uncertain tax positions.
• Forecast income/franchise tax expense and track results against forecast.
• Preparation of income/franchise tax reserves and evaluation of reserve needs

 

Key Competencies

• Decision making based on accurate analytics, knowledge of current and pending tax legislation, knowledge of internal controls and corporate policies, and risk recognition.
• Self-motivated with strong leadership, talent management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well cross-functionally and influence across the organization at all levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of staff.
• Able to meet deadlines, solve problems independently, take initiative and make decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Open and willing to adapt to change and adjust routines accordingly.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

 

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.  Law or Accounting preferred.
• Master’s Degree or certification (JD/CPA) preferred.
• 2+ years of corporate tax experience in the federal or state and local tax area. Experience in a Big-4 firm and/or with a U.S.-based multinational strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, and standard on-line research tools (e.g., RIA)
• Technically proficient with strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to join and work with a team of professionals to accomplish a defined set of objectives
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills. 
• Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with personnel from various areas of responsibility within the organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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