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Brunswick Sr Tax Specialist in Mettawa, Illinois

Are you ready for what’s next?

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader (https://youtube.com/watch?v=ksuQ6B2j_mA) committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

At Brunswick, our company culture cannot help but be affected by the recreation and leisure products we make. It's fun to be a part of making things that bring many people around the world so much happiness and enjoyment. At the same time, we take our work very seriously, because remaining a leader in the various markets we serve takes hard work and dedication - and the best people in the business. This important Senior Tax Specialist role offers a qualified team member the opportunity to grow their US Federal and State tax technical, analytical, and process skills as part of an internal tax function at a public company that leads in the marine space.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

As part of the Tax Department, the Senior Tax Specialist will report to the Senior Manager – Tax Automation & Compliance and play an integral role in Brunswick’s domestic tax compliance, tax accounting processes, and process improvements, including:

  • Prepare and file annual US Federal (including international forms) and State income tax returns for multiple business units

  • Assist in quarterly and year-end tax provision close processes, gather support for financial statement auditors

  • Forecast and prepare quarterly taxable income estimates (federal and state)

  • Support the Senior Manager – Tax Automation and Compliance to drive tax technology initiatives for the tax team

  • Assist with Corptax Software administrative responsibilities (domestic and international)

  • Participate in projects to identify creative solutions that will help automate, streamline, and improve tax compliance and reporting processes

  • Execute on process improvements leveraging PowerBI, Alteryx and/or advanced Excel

  • Support preparation of consolidated fixed asset results for compliance and planning

  • Provide timely guidance to business units on federal & state income and/or indirect tax compliance

  • Perform tax research, as required

  • Stay current with tax developments / trends through continuing education

  • Provide support and documentation for IRS audits state & local tax audits

  • Responsible for special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, or information technology

  • CPA, advanced academic degree, or information technology certifications, preferred

  • 5+ years total corporate tax and accounting experience, in public accounting, experience in a publicly held company preferred

  • Knowledge of Corptax or another tax compliance/reporting software product

  • Strong skills in Microsoft Suite (e.g., PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel – macros, functions, or Power Query)

  • Knowledge of Alteryx and Power BI a plus

  • Familiarity with ERP systems, especially Oracle EPM

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to details

  • Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively collaborate

  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with organizational skills to prioritize and manage time

  • Ability to take ownership of work product

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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#Brunswick Corporation

Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Innovative, driven, exceptional, authentic and united, these values represent our Employee Value Proposition and are at the heart of how we work together and what differentiates us as an employer of choice.

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