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Mars UK • USA-New Jersey-Hackettstown | United States of America

Tax Controversy Analyst

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  £85,843 – £118,036 per annum
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Job Description

Job Description:

This job is critical in the tax department. The Analyst works closely with Senior Analysts and Managers within the tax department to compile necessary tax information. The Analyst also works directly with domestic business units to gather tax sensitive information and forecasts. The Analyst gets into the details and performs analytics to allow the Senior Analysts and Managers to work at a macro level.


What are we looking for?

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university required

· Master’s degree in taxation preferred · Certified Public Accountant license or Enrolled Agent license preferred

· 2-4 years of corporate tax experience, including Federal, state tax, international tax, with some public accounting experience preferred

· Large corporate multinational tax environment experience financial statement accounting, federal and state U.S. income tax compliance, tax accounting methods, and tax planning

What will be your key responsibilities?

· Prepare U.S. tax reporting of Federal, state tax returns as well as US GAAP income tax provisions and FIN 48 positions for domestic and foreign entities including controlled foreign corporations, foreign branches, partnerships, and disregarded entities

· Support the preparation of foreign income inclusion and foreign tax credit in the US

· Prepare and review analysis for international tax reporting and planning

· Support business units, including forecasts and cash tax planning

· Prepare other tax reporting – withholding tax, sales & use tax, and gross receipts tax.

· Support responses to federal IRS and state tax audit authorities

· Support tax process improvements for efficiency and digital transformation using data analytic tools (macro, pivot tables, index, VLOOKUP, Alteryx, Tableau)

· Continuous review of tax compliance process effectiveness and communication of ideas for process improvements in the tax department for efficiency

· Research income tax issues and communicate findings.


What can you expect from Mars?


Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:USD 85,843.00 - USD 118,036.00

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

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4,000 In the UK

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