What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Tax Analyst position at Vanda Pharmaceuticals Brand?
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare the quarterly and annual tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including related financial reporting matters.
- Prepare periodic reconciliations of tax general ledger accounts.
- Assist with SEC reporting (tax disclosures within the Form 10Q and 10K filings).
- Manage and/or assist in the preparation of US Federal, state and foreign income tax and non-income tax/informational returns with third party service providers.
- Maintain the worldwide tax compliance calendar by working with third party service providers.
- Calculate and prepare quarterly Federal and state estimated tax payments.
- Prepare annual R&D/Orphan Drug Credit calculations, and related IRC §174 R&D capitalization for domestic tax purposes.
- Perform research, document and present findings on issues affecting the Company’s worldwide tax structure.
- Assist with ongoing review of and maintenance of tax policies and controls in accordance with SOX 404.
- Work closely with various groups within the organization including finance and legal in order to facilitate information gathering as well as further understanding of the Company’s activities.
- Assist with Company’s forecasting activities specific to tax components.
- Manage and/or prepare preparation of non-income based filings (i.e. VAT, sales and use tax, property tax, etc.).
- Assist in the initiation, management and implementation of tax planning projects.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of corporate tax or public accounting experience (with a Big 4 firm).
- CPA required and Masters in Taxation strongly preferred.
- BA/BS business/accounting/finance or other applicable business discipline.
- Ability to stay knowledgeable about, research and reach well-reasoned conclusions on laws and regulations relevant to tax.
- Ability to provide education and training to financial management on important issues.
- Demonstrated project and program management skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work well in dynamic environment while consistently exercising good judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently, with minimal supervision.
- Must possess a critical attention to detail.
- Must have sound interpersonal, communication, organization and analytic skills.
- Strong understanding of US corporate tax and general understanding of international tax.
- Expert proficiency with Excel.
- Advanced knowledge / utilization skills specific to OneSource (OTP) tax provision software is a plus.
- Life Sciences experience is a plus.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; however, reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose undue hardship.
The total compensation package for this position will also include incentive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, a 401k matching program, and other benefits to its employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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