Senior Tax Analyst, Audits

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

FinanceWe’re currently looking for a Senior Analyst, Audit to join our team in Nashville, TN.

This role will lead assigned operating tax audits, including recommending changes to and implementing defense strategies and ensure timely compliance with tax controversy timelines by responding to tax authority requests. Lead the review of tax reporting documentation efforts for assigned jurisdictions to ensure contemporaneous, audit ready documentation to support tax positions.

*** This role is a HYBRID position in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ Bridgestone HQ in Nashville, TN. ***

• Responsible for the preparation and review of the transaction tax uncertain tax position schedules used to support the business closing process

• Collaborate with Tax COEs and Finance teams to ensure uncertain tax positions are identified and the accounting treatment for each tax position is properly coordinated

• Identify, research, and implement strategies and apply tax law to address risks and opportunities during the examination process. Effectively communicate and share information with tax leadership and the tax authority examination team to eliminate or mitigate risk.

• Lead the transaction tax audit process by providing concise and strategically aligned responses to tax authority information requests in a timely manner. Resolve issues to avoid unnecessary appeals.

• Serve as the operating tax subject matter expert for assigned tax jurisdictions and businesses.

• Prepare reconciliation of tax accrual accounts; filed returns to audit adjustments, including explanations, to facilitate updates to the tax engine.

• Understand and comply with tax regulations, SOX/JSOX regulations, internal controls, and tax policies.

• Lead internal and or manage external reverse audit projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; CPA/MST preferred.

• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in operating taxes in a large multinational corporation or public accounting firm.

• State and local transaction tax audit experience (2 years).

• Experience with processes across a large organization is preferred.

• Experience with Excel, OneSource, and SAP is preferred.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.