At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role:

The Senior Tax Analyst (Global Tax Accounting & External Reporting) is responsible for supporting the forecasting and reporting of the effective tax rate for the company. This role has significant responsibilities related to the process for external reporting of the effective tax rate, tax balance sheet, tax footnote, and uncertain tax positions. This position is also responsible for forecasting the company’s effective tax rate for use in strategic business planning processes. The position works closely with the Elanco Corporate Accounting & Reporting, Corporate Financial Planning, and Treasury organizations. The position requires an understanding of income tax accounting in a multinational environment including US federal, US state and international taxation.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance in forecasting the effective tax rate and timely communicate risks and opportunities.
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax reporting information with accuracy and integrity. Including supporting the ending payable and deferred balances, reviewing the provisions for the need for valuation allowances or uncertain tax positions and drafting technical memo documentation as needed.
• Coordinating with global Elanco affiliates to consolidate global tax provision data, organize cash tax forecasts and other similar global consolidation processes.
• Understand the business and related tax matters on a comprehensive basis and demonstrate the ability to factor these considerations into tax planning and forecasting.
• Support integration of acquisitions and dispositions.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Required Experience: CPA or seeking a CPA license. 2+ years’ experience in tax accounting in public accounting or a multinational corporation environment.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco Animal Health does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.

What will give you the competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• SEC tax reporting experience
• ASC 740 knowledge
• OneSource Tax Provision experience
• SAP experience
• OneStream consolidation experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and self-management skills
• Strong leadership skills

Additional Information:

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment
• Minimal travel
• Overtime will be required at peak times

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status