Lead Analyst, Tax - Hybrid

What you’ll need to succeed as a Lead Analyst, Tax at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4 years of corporate tax or public accounting experience with ASC 740
• Adanced proficiency in Excel, ONESOURCE, and Alteryx

Preferred qualifications:

• CPA or Master’s in Accounting
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to manage complex tax provision and compliance tasks
• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, and Legal
• Ability to lead process improvements and drive automation

About the Lead Analyst, Tax job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead assigned ASC 740 areas (AETR, deferreds, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances).
• Prepare/review quarterly and annual provision workpapers and disclosures.
• Ensure GL tie-outs, SOX compliance, and audit-ready documentation
• Prepare/review complex U.S. federal and multi-state tax returns
• Manage tax calendars, estimates payments, and notice responses.
• Lead audit defense strategies, provide technical research, and document tax positions.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, treasury, and legal on transactions, restructurings, and policy.
• Advise on the tax impacts of strategic initiatives and business changes.
• Maintain and improve SOX controls and compliance documentation
• Coordinate PBCs for internal/external auditors.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce risk.
• Enhance ONESOURCE provision and compliance processes through automation
• Utilize Alteryx to improve processes.

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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