Senior Tax Analyst

First Solar  Phoenix, Arizona, United States (On-site)

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Senior International Tax Analyst

First Solar | Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) (Hybrid: 2 days/week in the Phoenix office and 3 days remote)

Salary: $80,000–$115,000

Bonus: 10% Annual Bonus Potential

Relocation Assistance Available

Are you an experienced International Tax professional looking to take the next step in your career with an industry leader?

First Solar, America's leading solar technology company, is seeking a Senior International Tax Analyst to join its growing International Tax team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment supporting a global organization while positioning yourself for future leadership opportunities.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior International Tax Analyst, you'll play a key role supporting First Solar's global tax operations by:

• Preparing and reviewing U.S. international tax compliance filings, including Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, and related workpapers
• Supporting quarterly and annual international tax reporting, including Subpart F, CFC Tested Income (GILTI), foreign tax credits, Section 956, earnings & profits studies, and other cross-border tax matters
• Conducting international tax research and documenting tax positions and risks
• Assisting with international tax planning initiatives, entity elections, and strategic tax analyses
• Supporting U.S. withholding tax compliance
• Partnering with external tax advisors, auditors, and international business partners
• Preparing supporting schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, and tax documentation
• Helping improve tax reporting processes and efficiencies
• Staying current on evolving U.S. and international tax regulations

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of tax experience
• International Tax experience is required
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing U.S. international tax compliance forms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–7 years of relevant tax experience
• Public Accounting (Big Four or Regional) or multinational corporate tax experience
• Experience using CSC CorpTax software
• CPA, MST, or MBA

Why Join First Solar?

• Industry leader in renewable energy and advanced solar technology
• Opportunity to work on complex international tax matters across global operations
• Collaborative and supportive tax team
• Career growth with future leadership potential
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on Day One
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of vacation
• Flexible time-off philosophy for life's appointments and personal needs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Location:

This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Candidates currently located in the Phoenix area or interested in relocating are encouraged to apply.

If you're passionate about international tax and want to grow your career with one of the world's leading renewable energy companies, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.

Founded in 1999, First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. The company is unique among the world’s ten largest solar manufacturers for being the only US-headquartered company and not manufacturing in China. First Solar’s advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules represent the next generation of solar technologies, providing a competitive, high-performance, lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV panels.