Corporate Tax Senior Analyst

Waters has an exciting opportunity for a Tax Senior on the Corporate Tax Team. The Team provides global income tax planning, quarterly financial reporting and US tax compliance support to the global organization. The Corporate Tax Group is part of the Corporate Finance team. The Tax Senior will report to the Vice President of Tax and will work collaboratively with the Tax Director, Tax Senior Managers, Tax Manager and extended finance team.

Preparation/review of federal, state and local tax filings related to income tax and franchise tax, including quarterly estimates and extensions using OneSource Income Tax. Preparation/review and analysis of all underlying workpapers supporting tax positions taken on returns
• Assist with the international tax compliance process for US filings including the Earnings and Profits calculations and forms 5471 and 8858; coordinate with Treasury department on intercompany distributions
• Keep current on US tax law changes – including OBBB and changes to GILTI, BEAT, FDII, 163j
• Keep current on global tax matters – including Pillar 2 issues
• Support team in preparation of Quarterly and YE Financial Reporting under ASC 740 for U.S. public company filings; includes significant foreign operations; use OneSource Tax Provision
• Audit defense for income tax audits by tax authorities – support preparation of responses
• Support team in coordination with outside advisors and local finance teams in foreign jurisdictions as needed – for planning, financial reporting, transfer pricing or audit defense
• Work on special income tax projects with outside advisors as needed
• Significant opportunities with expected changes from announced transaction to acquire businesses from BD

education/Credentials: BS or BA; CPA, MST or JD a plus

experience: Public accounting experience; 2+ years of experience

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.