Principal Tax Analyst

The Principal Tax Analyst will be responsible for the preparation and review of various aspects of the company's global tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Tax. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation and review of quarterly tax provisions prepared according to APB 28 and FIN 18, as well as related Form 10Q disclosures, and the year-end tax provision using CorpTax, and related Form 10K disclosures.

This position will also assist in the preparation, review, and filing of the company's U.S. federal, state, franchise, and foreign tax returns using CorpTax. Responsibilities include the preparation and management of the estimated and extension process, developing responses to tax notices and tax audits, and calculation of the tax provision to return.

What You'll Do:

• Lead aspects of ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes, including:
  
  • Calculating and reviewing the year-end U.S. income tax provision and updating it using CorpTax.
  • Calculating and analyzing global interim effective tax rates.
  • Composing and reviewing income tax disclosures for U.S. reports.
  • Preparing and reviewing uncertain tax positions and developing comprehensive documentation to support income tax positions taken for financial statement purposes and liabilities recorded for uncertain tax positions.
  • Preparing and reviewing Return-to-provision calculations.
  • Preparing and analyzing tax reconciliations and general ledger accounts.
• Oversee portions of the U.S. tax provision related to international components, including GILTI, BEAT, and FTC calculations.
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns using CorpTax, extensions, quarterly estimated tax payments, and tax withholdings, ensuring audit-ready documentation is maintained for all tax filings.
• Analyze and interpret the facts and circumstances of significant book transactions to determine applicable tax treatment in accordance with the relevant tax authority.
• Coordinate and manage the Federal and State income tax calendars, estimated tax payments, and quarterly reporting of cash taxes.
• Identify and implement areas to improve efficiency and accuracy in tax reporting and compliance, including the use of technology-enabled solutions.
• Collaborate with the RDO group to complete and document the Research & Development Tax Credit.
• Monitor and manage the transfer pricing policy and procedures, including gathering data to comply with transfer pricing agreements and BEPS.
• Conduct tax research and prepare detailed memos on a variety of federal, state, and international issues related to corporations.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize foreign, federal, and state tax expense.
• Support and lead all federal and state income tax audits, including gathering the requested data, summarizing the company's tax positions, and appealing tax authority decisions as necessary.
• Monitor, analyze, and document tax regulatory and compliance developments, assess their impacts on the company, and make strategic recommendations to the Senior Tax Manager.
• Develop and maintain contacts and work as a tax department liaison with finance, legal, and business operations.
• Perform and oversee SOX compliance procedures and coordinate with internal audit.
• Lead due diligence activities related to M&A, including purchase price allocation and tax goodwill calculations.
• Ensure compliance with international tax reporting requirements, including the preparation and review of Form 5471 for Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs).

What You'll Bring:

• 4-6 years of working experience in public accounting and/or a corporate tax department (including tax compliance and provision).
• Extensive experience with ASC 740 provisioning.
• Proven experience in federal and multi-state corporate income tax compliance.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, tax preparation software (CorpTax), and tax research tools.
• Strong experience with US - GAAP Reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in using tax software and technology-enabled solutions for tax reporting and compliance.
• In-depth familiarity with SOX compliance procedures and internal audit coordination.
• Experience with international tax compliance, specifically Form 5471 for Controlled Foreign Corporations (CFCs).

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The starting base pay is $77,700.00 to $104,500.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Remote-first workforce
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• Generous Parental Leave
• Volunteer for vacation
• Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging
• Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
• Tuition reimbursement program