Sr. Financial Analyst - Tax and Accounting

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sr. Financial Analyst with Tax and Accounting expertise to join our finance team, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller. In this pivotal role, you will manage and analyze property and multi-state sales tax filings, oversee depreciation calculations, support the preparation of annual business plans and monthly forecasts, and assist with audit activities. Your expertise will ensure our financial operations comply with all relevant laws and regulations, while contributing to the overall efficiency and accuracy of our financial processes.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Prepares annual property tax listings and analyzes appraised value reports and invoices for reasonableness
• Prepare periodic multi-state Sales Tax Returns
• Review vendor and customer state Sales Tax Certifications
• Prepares and files Secretary of State annual reports and other miscellaneous tax returns, including census reports at the federal and state level
• Responsible for tracking and capitalizing Authorization for Expenditures request to ensure accurate depreciation of capital assets
• Calculate the monthly book depreciation
• Prepare depreciation forecast as requested
• Calculate the annual tax depreciation for Federal, State, and local jurisdictions
• Performs month end closing tasks
• Assists with preparing the five-year annual business plan and the monthly forecasts
• Prepare data for tax department
• Assist with all audit activity for external auditors
• Interface with all levels of employees and management
• Complex problem-solving including issue identification and solution(s) proposals

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• A minimum of 6 years of directly related experience
• CPA is desired
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)
• Experience with basic Financial Analysis techniques
• Knowledge and experience with JD Edwards, Sag Fixed Assets, and OneStream XF
• Knowledge of book and tax depreciation methods
• Experience with Sales and Use Tax Return filings
• Strong analytical, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Expert MS Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Applicant must be a US citizen.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.