Tax Analyst

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Tax Analyst offers exposure to a variety of tax accounting, compliance, forecasting, and tax planning matters in the areas of U.S. federal, international, state and local taxes along with an excellent work life balance. 

Faurecia North America is looking for a Tax Analyst to be located in Auburn Hills, MI.

The main missions of the role are to:

• Support preparation of U.S. federal, international, and state and local corporate income tax returns and workpapers
• Support preparation of monthly U.S. federal, international, and state and tax provisions
• Support calculation of U.S. federal and state and local extension(s) and quarterly estimated payment(s) and payment processing
• Support forecasting U.S. federal and state and local tax liabilities
• Assist with property tax filings and tax payment processing
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax filings and tax payment processing
• Assist with local job tax credit and incentive applications and filings, and maintenance of supporting workpapers
• Maintain and update U.S. tax calendar ensuring all compliance deadlines are met
• Respond to tax notices and correspondence received from government agencies
• Provide support in defending US federal, state and local audits (including income, property, and sales tax audits)
• Conduct technical tax research and tax planning
• Support the evolution of the tax reporting function, tax technology tools, and technological enhancements
• Other special projects, as assigned

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA and/or advanced degree preferred
• 4+ years of tax experience with emphasis on corporate US compliance and reporting
• Multi-national corporation and/or public accounting tax experience
• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax principles, state sales and use tax and property tax
• IFRS accounting principles preferred

Skills and competencies

• Ability to multitask effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to perform work in a quality manner
• Attention to detail
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Excellent attitude towards manager/supervisor, employees, customers
• Team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• Knowledge of SAP reporting system (Hyperion or similar) preferred  
• Knowledge of OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax preferred
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management 

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.