Senior Tax Analyst

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

The Senior Tax Analyst is responsible preparing tax returns, tax provisions, estimated tax payments/extensions and special projects as directed by leadership. Reviewing the work of Tax Analysts and directing and reviewing work of the Intern(s). You will report to the Director of Tax.

**We are open to considering candidates outside of the Minneapolis area.

What you do:

Tax Compliance and/or Tax provisions/Audits

• Accurately prepare tax returns, estimated payments and extensions

• Accurately prepare tax provisions, account reconciliations, and requested data analysis

Data Analysis

• Prepare and review income tax data regarding taxability, reconciliations, correct taxing jurisdictions, asset classification and verify tax rates. Assist with research, resolution and responding to tax notices.

• Effectively communicate data & findings to tax management and other business partners to drive strategic business decision making

Process Improvements/Internal Controls/Tax Technology

• Utilize tax technology/software to update tax matrices. Assist with developing and documenting process improvements and internal controls as required by Allianz. Utilize Tax Portal in complecting due diligence, audit support and internal/extern controls.

• Assisting with executing on and continuously improve team processes, standards, documentations, and other best practices

Training/Questions

• Assisting with training to business partners on income tax regulations/questions related to their respective business. Training Tax Analysts and Interns.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

• 4+ years of experience required including a minimum of 3 years of direct tax experience

• Strong technical skills in tools (MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint, PowerBI, etc.)

• Excellent communication, client relationship and collaboration skills

What we offer:

At Allianz Life, we're proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer a choice of comprehensive medical and dental plan options, a generous time off plan and an outstanding 401(k) company match. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our generous benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we're routinely recognized as a top workplace employer.