Sr Tax Analyst

Sr Tax Analyst

Requisition Number: R234841

Company:
Mattel HQ, Inc.

Location:

El Segundo, California, 333 Continental Blvd, 90245

Job Category:
Finance

Pay Range: USD $121,600 to $150,000 Yearly

The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day.

We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Senior Analyst, International Tax will join a strong international tax group that is an integral part of the tax team  Senior Analyst will play a key role in helping the team with day‑to‑day international tax functions such as U.S. international income tax compliance, U.S. international tax provision support, international withholding tax consulting and compliance, and other projects to support business partners and department needs.

This position will also interact with key finance, accounting, legal, and other business partners across Mattel. We are seeking a self‑motivated quick learner and results‑oriented team player with strong organization, technology and project management skills.

Priorities can often change in a fast‑paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and review of the U.S. international income tax compliance
• Assist with the preparation and review of relevant U.S. international tax reform calculations, including most significantly preparation and review of earnings and profits, subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and foreign tax credit calculations
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly U.S. international tax provision calculations and supporting work papers
• Assist with gathering required information necessary to prepare non-U.S. local country tax returns and perform initial review of returns prepared by local providers
• Prepare and file U.S. federal international withholding tax compliance
• Prepare FBAR filings
• Prepare ad hoc tax filings, as needed (e.g., EIN requests, entity classification elections, etc.)
• Monitor and keep abreast on changes in tax laws, rules and/or regulations and assist with determining tax impact based on Mattel’s profile
• Conduct tax research, document tax technical issues, and support tax scenario modeling, as requested, in support of special projects and tax initiatives
• Coordinate tax matters with external advisors
• Assist with U.S. and international tax audits
• Assist with tax other technology initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required; CPA or JD or MST/MBT preferred
• 5+ years of experience (4+ with a Masters) in an accounting firm or multinational corporate tax department
• Big 4 public accounting experience a STRONG plus
• Experience with tax provisions and international tax compliance preferred
• Basic knowledge of core international concepts including E&P, foreign tax credits, subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient with technology and systems (e.g., MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel)
• Corp Tax, Oracle, HFM and HPT experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get into the details
• Willingness to take on new challenges and roles which may be unfamiliar
• Must have a demonstrated hands‑on approach and success working in a team‑based environment

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