Senior Tax Analyst
Fortive · Fortive provides the essential technology for the people who create, implement, and accelerate progress.
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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.
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