Job description
Join Aurora Tax & Advisory Group, a premier financial services firm in New York City, to lead tax compliance and planning for a diverse client base. The ideal candidate will combine technical tax expertise with strategic business insight to optimize outcomes for corporations and high-net-worth individuals.
As a Senior Tax Analyst, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tax reporting, proactive planning, and robust compliance across federal, state, and local tax regimes. You will contribute to our growth by delivering actionable insights, mentoring junior staff, and upholding the firm's standards of excellence.
Responsibility
- Lead the preparation and review of federal and state corporate income tax returns and extensions for mid-to-large clients.
- Manage the U.S. tax provision process (ASC 740), including analysis, documentation, and audits.
- Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize cash tax and minimize risk across business units.
- Coordinate transfer pricing documentation and analytics in collaboration with global tax teams.
- Support tax audits, controversy matters, and response to tax authorities with well-supported positions.
- Monitor evolving tax laws and provide timely guidance on impact to clients and firm operations.
- Mentor and train junior tax staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables and knowledge sharing.
- Partner with finance, legal, and business leaders to drive strategic tax initiatives and process improvements.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or EA designation preferred.
- 5+ years of corporate tax experience in the United States, with exposure to federal, state, and local taxes.
- Strong technical knowledge of US tax rules, including ASC 740, NOLs, credits, and repatriation considerations.
- Experience with tax provisions and tax return software; proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex tax concepts to non-specialists.
- Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with transfer pricing and international tax considerations is a plus.