• Senior Tax Analyst

    Bridgestone Americas (Nashville, TN)


    Company Overview

     

    Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

     

    Job Category

     

    Finance

    Position Summary

    We’re currently looking for a Senior Tax Analyst, International to join our team in Nashville, TN .

     

    This role will be responsible for the preparation and review of transfer pricing and international tax return forms and disclosures included within the US Federal consolidated tax return and Canada tax return. Support transfer pricing information requests and analysis. Perform international tax special projects and identify opportunities to reduce the effective tax rate.

     

    * This role is HYBRID. In the office 3 days a week (Tuesday to Thursday) at HQ in Nashville, TN *

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare and review transfer pricing and international tax calculations (eg GILTI, FDII, Subpart F) and tax forms (e.g., forms 5471, 8858, 8865 and 1118), election statements and disclosures included within the US consolidated return as well as assist with Canadian tax compliance.

    + Assist with reconciliation of recorded tax provision to filed tax returns (i.e. book to return adjustments) as it relates to international tax positions included within the US return. Support tax accounting by conducting monthly and quarterly close activities, relative to foreign tax credit model and, as needed related to the foreign units.

    + Support the Tax Risk Management COE in understanding the reporting mechanics of international tax positions taken within the US tax return and consult on responses to examiner information requests. Support Tax Consulting COE on various transaction related projects including modeling results using E&P and other tax attributes.

    + Assist with US-Canada Advanced Pricing Agreement negotiations and IDRs.

    + Prepare and support Country by Country reporting and Pillar 2 compliance, managing information requests from local tax and finance teams.

    + Support International Tax Analysis Leader on various special projects including but not limited to identifying planning opportunities to reduce the effective tax rate and/or repatriate cash. Research tax issues and changes in regulations/pronouncements and prepare related analysis to support Tax Consulting COE planning efforts.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar

    + 1-2 years of experience in International Tax

    + 3 years of experience in a large multinational corporation or public accounting firm

    + CPA, CMI, CAE or international equivalent preferred

    + MST or MBA a plus

     

    At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

     

    We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

     

    What we offer

     

    At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

     

    + A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.

    + The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

    + Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

    + A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

    + Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

    + A diverse and inclusive team.

     

    _Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law._

     

    Employment Eligibility

     

    If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.