What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Analyst position at Palantir Technologies?
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. The Role Join our dynamic tax team where we pride ourselves on tackling unique and complex tax situations that provide unparalleled growth and experience. The Senior Tax Analyst will work alongside a talented team facing diverse tax challenges across various jurisdictions, enabling you to expand your expertise and advance your career in an environment that fosters creativity and continuous learning. The ideal candidate will enjoy this challenging environment that provides the opportunity for exposure to the countless interactions of a global finance team operating in today’s rapidly changing environment.
Core Responsibilities
Prepare quarterly and annual tax provision calculations including supporting workpapers.
Work closely with accounting, operational, and other groups to obtain and validate information for income tax provision and return preparation.
Maintain ONESOURCE Tax Provision module.
Review stock-based compensation related tax analyses.
Prepare calculations related to Pillar 2 tax liabilities.
Assist with annual R&D tax credit study.
Support tax projects as needed that will be related but not limited to income tax provision, tax returns, and process improvement.
Effectively communicate with management on complex tax issues as necessary, including impact of any tax reform legislation and / or internal business changes.
What We Value
Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to drive tasks to completion autonomously.
Strong accounting skills, including ability to collect, prepare and analyze data and information to reconstruct, detect, support, or refute a position and ensure that the explanation provided reconciles with the underlying data.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Proficient in Excel and comfortable with data for analysis.
Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax software is preferred.
What We Require
Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
4 years of corporate tax experience with a public accounting firm and / or a tax department of a multi-national corporation which involved complex entity structures and tax issues.
Strong knowledge and understanding of ASC 740.
Ability to work onsite at least twice a week.
Salary The estimated salary range for this position is estimated to be $85,000 - $140,000 / year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians’ lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies. Benefits
Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan Life at Palantir We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community. Learn more at and note that our offerings may vary by region.In keeping consistent with Palantir’s values and culture, we believe employees are “better together” and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for “Remote” work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please and let us know how we can help.
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