Lead Tax Analyst

Lead Tax Analyst

Cleveland, OH

Ask your questions confidentially or submit your resume to shannon.campbell@hyster-yale.com. 

Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. (HYG), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Lead Tax Analyst based at our Cleveland, OH headquarters.

Who you are:

• An individual of high-performance standards, who strives to attain those standards, takes initiative, and demonstrates commitment to the organization and your profession.
• An energetic, highly motivated team player who can work in a fast-paced environment and will have a positive influence on the Tax Compliance team.
• A proven Tax Professional with a thorough understanding of accounting/ U.S. GAAP principles as well as a basic understanding of corporate tax.
• A desire to learn the intricacies of corporate taxation and apply the acquired knowledge.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills with a natural curiosity to research and solve problems

• A detail oriented, self-driven individual that can work independently and part of a team.
• A problem solver focused on streamlining work and creating efficiencies.
• Someone who’s able to take the lead role among tax analysts in federal compliance activities.  

What you will do:

Corporate Federal & State Tax Compliance:

• Take lead role among tax analysts in tax compliance activities
• Analyze and recommend tax return positions
• Collect general ledger information and data from operations for analysis and for processing
• Prepare tax returns utilizing tax software and document filing positions
• Maintain compliance with calendar deadlines.
• Compile and analyze multiple-location apportionment information
• Develop initial responses to all state audit inquiries
• Recommend and research solutions to tax issues

Tax Accounting and Forecasting:

• Prepare tax provision calculations, monthly and year-end as appropriate
• Prepare current and deferred income tax liability accruals, monthly and year-end
• Prepare detailed quarterly forecasts of State tax provision, tax balance sheet, and tax cash flow amounts
• Prepare estimated tax payment forecasts and calculations
• Maintain tax general ledger accounts in coordination with Corporate accounting
• Preparation of year end schedules and workpapers in support of the public company audit
• Meet financial reporting calendar deadlines primarily with respect to federal and state requirements

Tax Research and Special Projects:

• Maintain and expand technical knowledge, industry knowledge, and strategic contacts
• Be aware of company operations through strategic partnering
• Make value added recommendations by researching tax issues and presenting recommendations to management
• Perform special assignments as assigned by tax managers or tax director
• Guide, instruct, and monitor workflow for tax analysts.
• Assist with adhoc research and presentation of solutions for sales and use tax matter in support of the operating divisions

What you will need:

• 4-year Accounting Degree, CPA or MBA preferred, with continued education and experience
• 6 years of experience in corporate tax compliance with 3 years in a corporate tax role.  
• Knowledge of corporate federal and state laws.
• High level of proficiency in general ledger and financial statement reporting.
• Knowledge of OneSource software for tax provisions and tax return preparation.
• Experienced in using fixed asset software, Microsoft Office Suite, SAP.
• Elevated Critical Thinking Skills

Who we are:

Hyster-Yale Group (HYG) has been building relationships and partnering with customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years. Subsidiaries of Hyster-Yale Group include Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, an alternative-power technology company focused on fuel-cell stacks and engines, and Bolzoni S.p.A., a leading worldwide producer of attachments, forks and lift tables under the Bolzoni®, Auramo® and Meyer® brand names.

What we offer:

Hyster-Yale Group offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).