Senior Tax Accountant

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the worlds challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide our mission is to bring our clients ideas to life and in the process lay the groundwork for a better more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to global tax operations strategic planning and complex international structures. You will play a key role in shaping our tax processes supporting leadership and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role offers global exposure across diverse tax regimes and operating entities strategic involvement in tax planning and effective tax rate management high visibility with senior finance leadership and the opportunity to own processes and drive improvements.

What Youll Do

The successful candidate will be a trusted contributor to the Global finance team providing hands-on support for domestic and international tax compliance quarterly and year-end financial reporting and tax research for all TT Operating Companies.

• Support monthly quarterly and annual tax provision processes including deferred taxes GILTI and other international tax components

• Analyze and reconcile global tax data ensuring accuracy and completeness for external reporting

• Review international filings (Forms) prepared by external advisors

• Prepare and document book-to-tax adjustments and supporting workpapers

• Contribute to global effective tax rate (ETR) analysis and forecasting

• Serve as a key point of contact for tax-related matters across internal teams and external advisors Participate in domestic and international tax planning initiatives

• Research complex tax issues and prepare clear well-supported technical memoranda

• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and intercompany considerations

• Support calculations related to foreign tax credits previously taxed income (PTI) and foreign-source income

• Review and assist with federal state local and international tax filings including income tax sales/use tax VAT/GST franchise tax and property tax

• Prepare/Review other various tax filings such as Sales and Use Tax Franchise Tax GST/VAT

• Prepare and Review various Property Tax Commercial Rent Tax local Tax returns as needed

• Monitor evolving U.S. and international tax regulations and assess their impact on the organization

What Youll Bring

• 5 years of experience in public accounting or in-house tax with exposure to international tax

• Strong foundation in tax provision and compliance (ASC 740 / FIN 48)

• Working knowledge of U.S. international tax rules including TCJA-related provisions

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders

• Experience with ERP systems and tax software.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required

• CPA or Masters in Taxation preferred is a plus

Compensation

Benefits

Depending on your employment status benefits may include:

• Medical Dental Vision Life AD&D Disability and other voluntary benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare

• Paid Time Off Family Leave for New Parents Volunteer Time

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Commuter Transit (where available)

• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments

• Fitness Reimbursement

• And other various wellness diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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