Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

Are you passionate about technical perfection and the automotive industry? Forvia, a global leader in automotive technology, systems, and services, is looking for a Tax Analyst to join our dynamic team at our Auburn Hills, Michigan location. At Forvia, we are committed to empowering your professional growth while offering a collaborative and supportive environment. If you have a drive for excellence and a passion for all things automotive, Forvia is the place for you!

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

What You’ll Do
As a Tax Analyst at Forvia, you'll be exposed to a wide range of tax matters, including accounting, compliance, forecasting, and tax planning across U.S. federal, international, state, and local taxes. We believe in giving our employees the opportunity to grow professionally while maintaining a great work-life balance. Your responsibilities will include:
•    Preparing U.S. federal, international, and state & local corporate income tax returns and workpapers
•    Assisting with monthly U.S. tax provisions for federal, international, and state taxes
•    Supporting tax calculations for U.S. federal and state extensions and quarterly estimated payments
•    Forecasting U.S. tax liabilities at both federal and state levels
•    Handling property tax filings and payment processing
•    Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax filings
•    Assisting with job tax credit applications and incentive filings
•    Maintaining the U.S. tax calendar and ensuring compliance deadlines are met
•    Responding to tax notices from government agencies
•    Supporting audits for federal, state, and local taxes
•    Conducting tax research and tax planning to support decision-making
•    Supporting the development of tax technology tools and process improvements
•    Participating in special projects to enhance our tax reporting function
 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

To thrive in this role, you should have:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
•    2+ years of tax experience, with a focus on U.S. corporate compliance and reporting
•    Experience in a multi-national corporation or public accounting
•    Knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax, sales & use tax, and property tax
•    Experience with IFRS accounting principles (preferred)
•    CPA or advanced degree (preferred)
Key Skills and Competencies
We’re looking for a detail-oriented team player with strong skills in:
•    Multitasking and meeting tight deadlines
•    Effective communication (both verbal and written)
•    Establishing and maintaining relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
•    Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
•    SAP, Hyperion, or similar reporting systems experience (preferred)
•    Familiarity with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax (preferred)
•    A commitment to the highest ethical standards and Forvia's Code of Ethics

What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.