Tax Analyst

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 9,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture. A culture where you can grow! CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. You’ll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down. CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program.

Overview:  The Tax Analyst assists with all aspects of CrossCountry Mortgage’s (CCM) federal, state, and local tax compliance and accounting functions. This role is responsible for preparing, researching, documenting, advising on tax matters, and ensuring CCM remains in compliance in all jurisdictions. The Tax Analyst partners closely with the broader Tax, Accounting, Finance, and business teams along with external service providers to ensure complete and accurate tax returns, financial reporting, and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

Support the preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns /reports and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate tax filings. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provision calculations under ASC 740 through the preparation of tax workpapers, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for financial reporting. Assist with tax account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Prepare indirect tax returns and supporting workpapers, including sales and use, business personal property, and gross receipts tax returns in numerous tax jurisdictions. Prepare monthly taxable income calculations, quarterly estimated tax payments, and member tax distributions. Assist with tax audits, analyze tax correspondence, and resolve outstanding tax issues in tax jurisdictions. Monitor new and pending tax legislation and document the tax implications for CCM. Research and document tax technical matters relevant to CCM. Support applicable administrative tasks, tax planning projects, team initiatives, process improvements, automation, and special projects, as requested by leadership. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. Master of Taxation and/or CPA certification, preferred.  1+ years of tax, accounting, or financial analysis experience, preferably in financial services, mortgage banking, or a highly regulated industry. Experience with tax compliance software, tax provision software and ERP systems, preferred. Experience with ASC 740, preferred. Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations and compliance requirements. Skilled in effectively organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks and deadlines.  Skilled in communicating clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders. Skilled in working effectively both independently and as part of a team. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail and success meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be