Sr International Tax Analyst - Hybrid (Milwaukee) (Milwaukee, WI, US)

About the position At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park-a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as a Sr Analyst Tax. Job Summary This position will be responsible for performing day-to-day tax compliance functions for U.S. and International tax components of H-D. The Senior Tax Analyst will maintain tax systems for the tax compliance and reporting process, assist in tax projects, partner with the H-D businesses on various transformation initiatives, and perform value-added activities within the H-D Corporate Tax Team. As part of the compliance process the Senior Tax Analyst will prepare/review state, federal, and international income tax returns, quarterly estimates, and annual extensions. Extract data from relevant source data systems and create organized and thorough workpapers that follow internal control procedures. As part of the quarterly and annual tax reporting process the Senior Tax Analyst will prepare US taxable income calculations, global tax provisions, non-US income tax return review, return-to-provision calculations, and foreign inclusion calculations involving international components. Also included in the role is analysis of various general ledger tax accounts and assistance with the budgeting/forecasting process, intercompany transaction testing, and transfer pricing analysis. The Senior Tax Analyst will interact across all levels of the H-D organization and develop global tax capabilities using CorpTax software, VantagePoint Solutions, other corporate financial systems such as SAP General Ledger, arenaflex Office applications, and other leading tax technology tools. Responsibilities • Prepare US taxable income calculations, global tax provisions, balance sheet rollforward schedules, non-US income tax return review, return-to-provision calculations, tax footnote preparation, and income inclusion calculations. • Analysis of tax accounts and assistance with the budgeting/forecasting process, intercompany pricing, and transfer pricing reports, and transfer pricing monitoring files. • Work seamlessly across all areas of income tax to prepare workpapers, document procedures, and maintain tax systems. • Prepare annual state, federal, and US income tax returns [Forms 5471] required for international affiliates. • Review international corporate income tax returns, provide data and analysis to service providers preparing local corporate income tax deliverables, review corporate income tax returns, review transfer pricing reports and other deliverables from service providers. • Support Tax Management by leading or scheduling calls with local service providers and local finance teams relating to tax compliance and reporting. • Prepare journal entries, check requests, and research tax payments or other specific data to resolve tax correspondence from tax authorities. • Prepare international reporting for Bureau of Economic Analysis, Forms W8BEN-E, apply for US residency certificates. • Perform tax research, support corporate federal, state, and international income tax audits, and maintain tax systems and prepare audit-ready workpapers that meet internal control requirements. • Assist with internal control documentation and SOX Tax controls. • Support any tax functional needs determined by Tax Management. • Continuously improve processes, procedures, and responsibilities related to the Senior Tax Analyst role that enhance tax provision, tax compliance, and tax reporting. Requirements • Typically requires 3 years of related experience • Strong business, communication, organization, and analytical skills are required. • Ability to collect, evaluate, and organize multiple sources of data from various sources and use tax technology tools to prepare corporate income tax returns, tax provisions, and related tax workpapers. • Ability to organize information and tax workpapers to effectively communicate conclusions through appropriate use of spreadsheets, presentations, memos, and tax technology reports. • Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task [efficiently manage multiple priorities and handle medium-to-complex projects] in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy, using prior experience to solve complex technical issues and help to further develop tax expertise. • A self-starter who is execution and precision-focused and effectively navigates in a large organization and coordinates with multiple stakeholders in order to drive projects and assigned work to completion with limited supervision. Nice-to-haves • Familiarity with CorpTax Compliance, CorpTax Provision, Alteryx, and SAP consolidation and reporting tools and modules. • Experience and knowledge of the global motorcycle market or a similar consumer industry preferred. International experience desired. Benefits • We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Apply tot his job

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