Senior Global Tax Specialist

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach-one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world's most challenging problems.

We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

The role falls in Global Tax within the CFO organization supporting the execution of RTI's mission by ensuring financial stability, driving operational excellence and managing risk. Join a team of trustedpartners that delivers innovative solutions and provides a seamless experience in support of RTI's clients.

The Senior Global Tax Specialist (Internal Title: Senior Global Tax Specialist 1) will support the administration of RTI's tax policies and procedures, be responsible for compliance with international, federal, state, and local tax laws, and coordinate research as needed on the tax consequences of RTI's activities. This role will report to the Manager, Global Tax. This position may be on site, hybrid or remote. Candidates in close proximity to our RTP headquarters preferred in order to attend in-person meetings, however this is not required.

Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Compile and timely file all US compliance including Form 990, 990T, 1120, 4720, US sales tax, US Property tax and other required filings.

• Support miscellaneous international filings.

• Preparation of tax provisions.

• Monitor tax filing frequencies through maintenance of the tax calendar.

• Review projects to determine classification for UBI.

• Provide guidance to RTI staff on tax-related matters, as appropriate.

• Track legislative tax developments for potential impact and advise accordingly.

• Assist with responses to audits and other regulatory related inquiries.

• Quarterly reconciliation of tax accounts.

• Quarterly calculation and payment of tax estimates.

• Assist with preparing relevant and requested management reports.

• Adhere to internal control measures.

• Assist and/or lead various projects as assigned.

• Support compliance reviews of RTI's transactions, including periodical internal IRS readiness examinations and foreign regulatory authority audits.

• Coordinate and communicate with RTI's outside tax consultants on matters as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or taxation and 5 years of relevant experience, Master's degree in accounting, finance or taxation and 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Preferred Requirements

• CPA preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts.

• High-level organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstration of the RTI Values and Lead Forward behaviors by all employees is critical to the Institute's success. Behaviors associated with our Values and Lead Forward can been found on RTI Insider and Careers page.

Specialist Skills

• Regulatory Compliance

• Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

• Auditing

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.