Senior Tax Analyst II

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Join us as a Senior Tax Analyst!

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Senior Tax Analyst to join the Controllers function supporting the tax department. In this role, the Senior Tax Analyst is mainly responsible for the preparation of complex high net-worth individual tax returns for the BBH partners; preparation and maintenance of detailed workpapers; written and oral communication with BBH partners regarding personal tax matters; communication with tax authorities and responding to tax inquiries as well as handling individual tax audits; preparation of certain entity level federal, state and local tax returns.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Preparation

• Preparation of individual partner tax returns (form 1040) and trust tax returns (form 1041) including gathering and analysis of data.
• Preparation of quarterly estimated tax forms.
• Preparation of various business-related tax returns/forms (i.e., sales & use tax returns, business property tax returns, other partnership/entity level tax forms or schedules)
• Preparation of year-end tax projections.
• Preparation of quarterly and year-end tax accruals.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing and payment of all associated taxes, estimated taxes, and withholdings.
• Assist in researching and implementing tax planning ideas for the partners.

Tax Research

• Research complex tax issues.
• Research and analyze impact of new tax laws, regulations, and rulings.
• Responsibility for various special tax projects.
• Ability to communicate new tax saving opportunities or tax law changes.

Other Ad-hoc tasks:

• Reviewing basic to moderate level tax returns.
• Resolution of notices/issue through correspondence with federal and/or state tax authorities.
• Assist with management of partner tax audits including gathering and preparation of information to respond to tax authority requests, and administrative tasks of audits.
• Research tax issues resulting from audits and any current matters requiring resolution.

Qualifications:

• 8-12 years of tax experience (accounting firm experience highly preferred).
• BA/BS degree required (MS in Tax preferred).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local personal income taxes, non-resident withholding taxes for high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong knowledge of Pro-systems and BNA tax software.
• Knowledge of Partnership Tax and Corporate Tax.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
• Organized and detail oriented.

   

Salary Range

$125,000-$145,000

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Salary : $125,000 - $145,000