Senior Analyst, Income Tax

Job Description: This position is located at our Corporate office in Raleigh, NC and reports to the Manager, Income Tax.

The Senior Tax Analyst is a key member of the Income Tax Team responsible for supporting the company’s tax compliance, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Primary responsibilities include preparing and reviewing federal, foreign, state, and local income and franchise tax returns, related schedules, extensions, and estimated tax payments in accordance with the company’s cyclical tax filing calendar and regulatory requirements. The role also involves conducting and documenting tax research and assisting with quarterly and annual income tax provision reporting. In addition, the Senior Tax Analyst collaborates with internal stakeholders and external advisors on tax matters and supports tax technology upgrades, system enhancements, and implementation projects that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Reporting Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and supporting workpapers in accordance with the Company's tax filing calendar.
• Compile data and perform technical analysis, calculations, and reconciliations required to support tax compliance and reporting obligations.
• Review tax returns, schedules, and workpapers prepared by internal team members, external service providers, or other stakeholders.
• Maintain and monitor the tax compliance calendar to ensure timely filing and payment of all tax obligations.
• Prepare responses to notices, inquiries, and examinations from taxing authorities.
• Compile and analyze data to support federal, state, and local income tax audits.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Participate in special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives as assigned.

Technology & Process Improvement Responsibilities:

• Analyzing existing business and system processes for purposes of recommending proposed tax automation solution designs to Tax management.
• Identify and support the implementation of system changes needed to support tax law changes, company growth, and other external/internal changes.
• Assist with implementation, maintenance, and optimization of tax technology solutions and upgrades.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, and other business functions to improve tax data quality and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of corporate tax and/or public accounting tax experience.
• Solid understanding of federal and state income tax compliance.
• Strong tax research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and complex spreadsheet functions.
• Experience with tax compliance software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Master's in Accounting (MAC), MBA, or related advanced degree.
• Experience with OneSource Income Tax/Provision and Bloomberg Fixed Assets Software.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
• Experience with tax automation, data analytics, Alteryx, or process improvement tools.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Big Four public accounting experience.
• Experience in a large corporate or publicly traded company environment.

In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined in the Job Description section, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.