International Senior Corporate Tax Analyst

THE ROLEThe Senior Tax Analyst will report to the International Director of Tax and work collaboratively with the Tax Directors, Tax Managers and extended finance team. Position responsibilities will include preparation of foreign provisions as well as preparation and filing of local jurisdiction tax returns for MFS non-US operating companies. The Senior Tax Analyst will support audits by foreign examiners and research, interpret and analyze impacts of tax law changes and make recommendations to implement changes. Further, the Senior Tax Analyst will provide technical expertise to employees of MFS and its subsidiaries as well as to members of the Corporate Finance and Legal Departments and outside Corporate auditors relating to international tax (direct and indirect) matters affecting MFS and its subsidiaries. WHAT YOU WILL DOPrimarily responsible for managing income tax compliance for all of MFSs foreign operations (9 CFCs and 8 branches). Support international tax compliance workstreams in order to ensure accurate and timely filings. This covers multiple jurisdictions and various tax types (primarily corporate income, VAT, GST).Coordinate with accounting and tax service providers and local MFS teams (as applicable) to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls. Also provide supporting financial information and documentation to facilitate local tax accounting and filings.Analyze general ledger accounts to prepare monthly tax account roll forwards to reconcile all foreign tax account activity. Includes validation of provision entries and verification of all tax payments. Also responsible for monthly review of transfer pricing entries.Responsible for tax accounting pursuant to ASC 740 and IFRS for all non-MFS operating companies. This includes tax provision calculations, financial statement disclosures and tax footnotes. Research and provide responses to requests in connection with tax audits and ad-hoc requests from taxing authorities.Preparation and/or review of 5471s, 8858s, foreign tax credit calculations, subpart F calculations, GILTI and related Section 250 deduction and BEAT calculation and forms. Responsible for all US information reporting for MFS seed investments. This includes review of supporting analysis of passive income to determine US tax consequences. Also includes review of related 8621s and 5471s.Assist with ad hoc requests both internal and from MFSs parent company related to FATCA, foreign affiliate and CbCR reporting. Coordinate with HR, payroll manager and outside tax advisors on MFS Global Mobility mattersWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORBachelors degree or equivalent education.Tax-specific experience in public accounting, corporate tax department, or other equivalent experience required.Proficient in US GAAP accounting for income taxes.Strong business writing skills and strong oral communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact in a positive manner with Corporate Finance employees as well as other MFS departments and outside advisors, preparers and auditors.Preferably possesses, or pursuing a Juris Doctor, CPA and/or Masters of Science in Taxation.Familiarity with OneSource Income Tax Compliance application and Peoplesoft General Ledger application preferred.#LI-HD1PDN-9b309001-f6fc-4cb4-a0ec-1d1f14764bcc