Tax Analyst, Lead

Business Unit : Company 3 Position : Tax Analyst, Lead Location : Santa Monica, CA (Remote) *Pay Range : $70,000 - $100,000 USD annually POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Tax Analyst is responsible for U.S. federal, state, local, and select international direct tax compliance, with defined supporting responsibility for indirect and non-income taxes. This role leads execution, reviews complex tax deliverables, provides functional guidance to other analysts and partners closely with tax leadership to drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across tax compliance processes. They will act as a subject matter resource and day-to-day lead for tax compliance activities. MAIN DUTIES: Direct Tax Prepare and review and approve federal, state, and local income tax workpapers, schedules, and tax packages for corporate entities and LLCs. Maintain and update state apportionment schedules and supporting documentation; review methodology and assumptions for accuracy and consistency. Prepare and review quarterly and annual estimated tax calculations and related payments (U.S. and foreign). Prepare and review income tax-related journal entries, including estimates and year-end adjustments. Prepare and review state income tax returns prepared internally or by external service providers prior to filing. Lead research federal, state, and international income tax issues and apply conclusions to compliance deliverables; review methodology and assumptions for accuracy and consistency. Indirect, Local, and Other Taxes Prepare and review sales and use tax returns, personal property tax filings, business licenses, and other non-income tax filings, as assigned. Act as primary tax contact for payroll, finance, and operations teams in resolving indirect and transactional tax compliance issues, including payroll taxes, VAT, and GST/HST. Oversee data gathering and respond to information requests related to indirect and local tax matters. International and External Coordination Lead coordination of income tax compliance in foreign jurisdictions by assisting with data collection, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with external tax service providers. Provide requested documentation and analysis to support audits, reviews, and external advisor engagements. Serve as a key point of contact for audits, notices, and external advisor engagements; independently manage routine tax authority inquiries. Process Improvement and Collaboration Identify opportunities to improve tax compliance processes, documentation, and controls. Lead the design and implementation of approved process improvements in partnership with Accounting, Finance, Payroll, and other stakeholders. Proactively identify tax risks and operational impacts . WHAT YOU BRING: The ideal candidate will have a background in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field. They must be well-experienced in corporate tax, public accounting, or a combination of both. They must have proven experience with U.S. federal and multistate income tax compliance, including compliance review responsibility. Additional desired skills include: Strong understanding of tax accounting concepts, including estimated payments and year-end entries. Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and tax research software. Demonstrated ability to independently manage priorities, timelines, and deliverables. Prior experience acting as a reviewer or project lead on compliance engagements. Experience with UK and Canadian taxation is a plus. Exposure to international income tax compliance is a plus. Experience in a multi-entity or multi-state environment is a plus. ABOUT THE COMPANY: Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more. Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3: Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process. *The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs. The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply. The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by August 19, 2026.