Senior Tax Analyst

Role Summary

The Senior Tax Analyst is a key member of the Finance organization that directly supports taxation compliance and accounting for federal, state, local and global jurisdictions. This position provides hands-on processing and day-to-day taxation related issues including multi-jurisdiction taxation compliance and payments, accounting under ASC 740, and reporting. The role collaborates with Supernus Finance, external departments, and vendors to drive consistent and effective information for tax filings, reporting and planning.

Responsibilities

• Global Tax Compliance: Analyze, review, and prepare all federal, state, local, and global tax compliance filings timely and accurately including returns, estimates and extensions.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of emerging tax issues; research, evaluate and implement federal, state, local and global tax optimization and cash flow strategies.
• Assist with full-cycle process of initiating, responding to, and resolving compliance-related audits.
• Provide support to tax advisors, managing tax audits, inquiries, and litigation.
• Assist with additional analyses such as R&D Credit Studies, State Tax Nexus studies, UNICAP studies, Section 382 limitation studies, etc.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and advise on adjustments; develop and implement strategies to minimize global tax liability.
• Assist with international tax filings and reporting as necessary.

Responsibilities (continued)

• Global Tax Accounting: Assist with the quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision and reporting process, including preparing supporting workpapers and evidence; gather and review data requests from the Finance department, external departments, and external advisors.
• Prepare portions of the quarterly and annual provisions to ensure completeness and accuracy; handle return-to-provision calculations, deferred tax assets/liabilities, and payable proof preparation and review.
• Assist with drafting memoranda regarding the tax provision and positions taken; ensure new tax guidance from FASB, SEC, and others is incorporated into provisions.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statement footnotes per SEC and ASC 740; quantify and document uncertain tax provisions; identify book-to-tax adjustments; prepare quarterly tax entries; assist with the audit process with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation; CPA preferred.
• Four years of relevant experience or equivalent public accounting experience.
• Public company and SOX 404 experience preferred.
• Experience in life sciences or high-tech environment a plus.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Confidentiality and integrity; ability to handle sensitive information.

Skills

• Knowledge of ASC 740 and tax provision processes;
• Tax compliance and audit support;
• Tax planning and strategic optimization;
• Interdepartmental collaboration and vendor coordination;
• Financial statement footnotes and SEC reporting familiarity.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation; CPA preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work independently and in a team; high ethical standards.
• Innovative and dynamic approach to work; self-starter who can operate in a team environment.