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Bridgestone Americas Senior Tax Analyst in Nashville, Tennessee
Company Overview
Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. 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’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Job Category
Finance
Position Summary
We’re currently looking for a Sr. Tax Analyst to join our team in Nashville, TN.
This role will be responsible for preparation and review of transfer pricing and international tax return forms and disclosures included within the US Federal consolidated tax return and Canada tax return. Support transfer pricing information requests and analysis. Perform international tax special projects and identify opportunities to reduce the effective tax rate.
* This is a HYBRID role in the office 1-3 day a week @ the HQ in Nashville, TN. *
Responsibilities
Prepare and review transfer pricing and international tax calculations (eg GILTI, FDII, Subpart F) and tax forms (e.g., forms 5471, 8858, 8865 and 1118), election statements and disclosures included within the US consolidated return as well as assist with Canadian tax compliance.
Assist with reconciliation of recorded tax provision to filed tax returns (i.e. book to return adjustments) as it relates to international tax positions included within the US return. Support tax accounting by conducting monthly and quarterly close activities, relative to foreign tax credit model and, as needed related to the foreign units.
Support the Tax Risk Management COE in understanding the reporting mechanics of international tax positions taken within the US tax return and consult on responses to examiner information requests. Support Tax Consulting COE on various transaction related projects including modeling results using E&P and other tax attributes.
Assist with US-Canada Advanced Pricing Agreement negotiations and IDRs.
Prepare and support Country by Country reporting and Pillar 2 compliance, managing information requests from local tax and finance teams.
Support International Tax Analysis Leader on various special projects including but not limited to identifying planning opportunities to reduce the effective tax rate and/or repatriate cash. Research tax issues and changes in regulations/pronouncements and prepare related analysis to support Tax Consulting COE planning efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar
2 years of experience in a large multinational corporation or public accounting firm
1-2 years of experience in International Tax preferred, but not required
CPA, CMI, CAE, MST, or MBA preferred
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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
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