Senior Tax Analyst

Job description

The Senior Analyst, US Tax Operations supports Fortive’s US Tax Operations team with a primary focus on federal and state income tax, while working to continuously improve processes, data quality, and scalability through technology. This role operates in a dynamic, acquisitive, and technology-enabled environment and the ideal candidate brings strong technical curiosity, a continuous-improvement mindset, and an excitement to learn and develop. This position reports to the Director, Federal and State Tax Operations. Key Responsibilities - Assist with the preparation and review of Federal and State corporate tax filings and supporting workpapers. - Support the US income tax provision processes, including current and deferred taxes and related disclosures. - Prepare federal and state income and franchise tax estimated payments and extensions. - Assist with tax audits and inquiries, including data collection, drafting responses, and coordinating resolutions with tax authorities. - Partner with operating companies on indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, property tax, and business licenses. - Continuously evaluate and improve processes, automation, and data flows to support a growing and evolving business. - Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, and knowledge sharing to support scalability, audit readiness, and team effectiveness. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Master’s in Taxation and/or CPA preferred. - 2+ years of progressive experience in corporate and/or public accounting with a focus on corporate income tax. - Foundational understanding of US federal and state income and indirect tax principles. - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. - Experience with Corptax, Alteryx, Power Platform, agentic AI, or similar automation tools. - Results-oriented, intellectually curious, collaborative, and improvement-focused mindset. - Passion for tax optimization and scalable solutions. Location and In-Office Requirements Located in Everett, WA. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office at least 4 days per week. #LI-CS23