Analyst, Tax Operations, State Income Tax

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

The Tax Operations team is looking for a State and Local Tax (“SALT”) Tax Analyst to join the team supporting all areas of state and local income tax – compliance, controversy, planning, and process improvement/automation. A successful candidate will be able to manage complex workflows that involve multiple stakeholders and build strong relationships within Tax and across the Finance organization. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and organization skills, the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks and a passion for data automation and simplification. The Analyst level in Tax is similar in level and scope to a Senior Analyst in public accounting.

The role will be based in Los Gatos (it is not flexible to other locations) and will report to the Manager, State Income Tax. 

Responsibilities

• Income Tax Compliance – Preparation and review of workpapers supporting the apportionment of income, state modifications, and overall tax calculation for all state and local direct tax regimes. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, income taxes, franchise taxes, and net worth taxes. Organization and tracking of all tax calendar items and coordination with co-sourcing partners of compliance due dates. Preparation of timely responses for all state income tax notices.
• State and Local Income Tax Audits – Assist with information requests connected to tax audits, as well as the proactive management of documentation in preparation for the potential examination of returns filed with the various states and local jurisdictions.
• Extension/Estimated Tax Payments – Support in the preparation of extension and quarterly estimated tax payments for state and local jurisdictions.
• Stay up-to-date on all relevant developments that impact Netflix’s state and local income tax returns, including policy proposals and legislative updates.
• Support the evolution of the tax reporting function, tax technology tools, and technological enhancements.
• Prepare and review state and local income tax-related memos.
• Consistent collaboration with the federal income tax and state and local indirect tax teams to ensure consistency and quality of reports, documentation, and analysis.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of state income tax compliance and accounting experience for C-corporations. Experience with state income tax controversy preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance (or equivalent).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build relationships with cross-functional business partners. 
• Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-growing and dynamic environment.
• Proactive and resourceful team player with a positive attitude and energy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy while understanding the importance of elevating questions/concerns in a timely manner.
• Experience with OneSource Income Tax (OIT) and OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) software or similar tools is preferred.
• Financial and economic analysis skills.
• Embrace and advocate the Netflix culture and our long-term view.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $50,000-240,000.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here. 

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.