Senior Tax Analyst I (Hybrid/San Diego)

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Position Summary:

The Senior Tax Analyst serves as a subject matter expert within the International Tax Team, leveraging advanced accounting skills and SAP proficiency to drive accurate and efficient tax compliance across global operations. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing complex tax computations, supporting US and international tax provision calculations, and ensuring the integrity of intercompany transactions and transfer pricing studies. The Senior Tax Analyst collaborates closely with Finance and Accounting teams to organize financial data, facilitate strategic tax planning, and respond to audit inquiries from both domestic and foreign authorities. The position requires independent judgment, creative problem-solving, and the ability to mentor junior staff, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance in all deliverables.

*This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with an expectation of 2- 3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed. The individual must reside in the San Diego area and be able to commute to our corporate offices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the extraction and organization of financial and accounting data from SAP for annual Federal tax return computations, including Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, Foreign Tax Credit, and other Federal activities.
• Prepare general ledger data for quarterly and annual international tax calculations, including transfer pricing adjustments and intercompany recharges.
• Oversee transfer pricing study preparations and OECD-related CBC reporting.
• Collaborate with Illumina’s accounting team to accurately capture intercompany transactions in SAP.
• Execute steps in strategic tax planning projects, including check-the-box elections and withholding taxes.
• Advocate for tax initiatives within Finance and Accounting teams.
• Support research and response to IRS and foreign country audit requests.
• Develop and maintain cross-departmental relationships to foster planning and efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the tax function.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance as needed.
• Deliver customer-ready presentations and documentation; managerial edits serve to enhance value.

Requirements:

• Typically requires 5 years of related accounting or income tax experience, preferably in large corporate or Big 4 environments; SAP working knowledge strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA license or Master of Science in Taxation (MST) is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in SAP and financial statement analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools.
• Experience with other ERP systems (Oracle, Workday) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to quickly adapt to new projects and develop creative solutions.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to build trusted advisor relationships with internal business partners.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

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The estimated base salary range for the Senior Tax Analyst I (Hybrid/San Diego) role based in the United States of America is: $80,900 - $121,300. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.