Job Description

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is a leader in risk and compliance solutions, providing insightful technology, industry expertise and data insights to clients across the globe. We’re here to help you make smarter decisions with insightful technology, industry expertise and data insights at every stage of your business and investment lifecycles. As markets fluctuate, regulations evolve and technology advances, we’re there. And through it all, we deliver confidence with the right solutions in moments that matter. 

Summary

This position is part of the Corporate Tax Department within Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc., a publicly traded company headquartered in downtown Chicago.  This position reports to the Domestic Tax Sr. Manager but is also expected to assist others within the Corporate Tax Department from time to time.
 
The Corporate Tax Department is responsible for all aspects of the “Tax Life Cycle.”  Key tasks and responsibilities of the Corporate Tax Department include year-end & quarterly income tax provision under ASC 740, tax compliance, audit defense, tax planning projects, effective tax rate and cash tax forecasting, transfer pricing and M&A tax due diligence.  The role offers an opportunity to be involved in all areas of U.S. federal and state tax along with exposure to certain international tax areas. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the following qualities: 

Overall interest in tax issues and automation of tax processes
Strong organizational and communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently towards common goals of the Corporate Tax Department
Motivation to provide best work possible
Sense of urgency, timeliness
Team player and ability to work well with finance teams outside of tax

Responsibilities

Preparation of the quarterly and year-end income tax provision computations and assistance with documenting internal controls and drafting process memos
Preparation of Federal, State, and local income tax returns (including Forms 5471 and 8858)
Preparation of Federal, State and local estimated payments and extensions
Compilation of State apportionment data
Involvement in the fixed asset reconciliations
Responding to tax notices from various State and local authorities
Researching Federal and State tax issues and providing support on special projects, as needed
Coordination, communication with the Corporate Controllers Group and other Corporate functions to provide tax guidance and gather information
Participate in business process change initiatives
Assistance with tax planning projects, tax modeling and tax rate forecasting
Monitor and document tax law changes
Develop and maintain strong ledger system and tax software knowledge

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.  CPA and/or MST is preferred
3-5 years of relevant experience at minimum.  Public accounting is preferred.  Outside of public accounting, large multi-national experience is preferred
Experience with ASC 740 is required (additional experience with income tax controls under SOX Section 404 a plus)
Experience with tax return preparation is required
Experience conducting income tax and tax accounting research including the ability to evaluate technical tax and accounting literature and communicate requirements to team members is required
Experience with OneSource tax provision and compliance software is a plus
Experience with uncertain tax positions [FIN 48] is a plus
Strong computer skills, especially Excel. Knowledge of SAP and BPC consolidation system is a plus.