Senior Tax Analyst

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join the Italian Tax group (Bologna HQ). The Tax group strives to stay at the forefront of global tax legislation and utilize tax technology to enhance efficiencies and automation. The Senior Tax Analyst will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager and play a vital role in the Company’s tax compliance.

• Supported by the Company’s Tax advisors, you will be responsible for the accurate preparation/filing of the Income Tax Return (Unico) and consolidated Tax Return (CNM)
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and review of the year-end income tax provision as it relates to Statutory taxes for assigned subsidiaries and various computations
• Assist with the preparation, analysis, and review of the year-end income tax provision as it relates to US taxes for assigned subsidiaries and various computations
• Assist with development and execution of moderately complex tax planning strategies and projects
• Collaborating with cross-functional groups within the Company and with external consultants as needed to solve tax related issues
• Maintaining a calendar of due dates for international tax compliance and reporting tasks
• Support the Italian Tax team to prepare/Review VAT/Indirect Tax filings
• Prepare/Review all Direct Tax filings and Withholding tax return
• Assist with Italian payroll tax compliance
• Assist with Italian tax audit inquiries
• Assist in general with Domestic Tax compliance as needed for all Italian Business
• Assist Audit and Internal Controls support, handling audit queries (internal and external), prepare of audit and reconciliation schedules, support STAT FS and Consolidated STAT FS for the Tax portion, deal with external auditors
• Collaborating with cross-functional groups within the Company and with external consultants as needed to prepare all is required to get tax benefits (i.e. R&D, Capex, Industria 4.0)

• Business and Accounting education according to Italian accounting standards
• Italian and English are a must for this role
• Previous working experience in an audit environment or a multinational organization with some years of finance/accounting experience
• Experience with Oracle ERP accounting or any other ERP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication skills and project management skills

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being, Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution, Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities.