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Federal Tax Analyst

Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN, United States


The Federal Tax Manager is responsible for federal income tax compliance for companies owned and operated by Eli Lilly and Company. Responsibilities include research and development tax credit computation, tax adjustments for capital assets, and state income tax compliance. Responsibilities also include preparing federal income tax returns, performing tax research and detailed federal tax accounting computations, and calculating estimated tax payments. This role will also assist with IRS audit requests, support of tax planning, integration of acquisitions, and special projects. This position requires strong business collaboration skills and tax technical knowledge.

Key objectives and deliverables:

Perform R&D tax credit computation and various other tax adjustment calculations

Complete timely and accurate federal and state tax returns

Provide quarterly forecasts for planning, estimated tax payments, and external reporting purposes

Complete tax accounting and related activities

Track, research and advise on current and changing tax laws and regulations

Defend positions upon IRS audit as necessary

Collaborate with Tax Digital Transformation on process improvement initiatives and participate in training and pilots to build working familiarity with tax automation and AI‑enabled workflows

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree

Minimum of 2 years of federal corporate income tax experience in a large public accounting firm and/or large corporate tax environment

CPA eligible

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Understanding of ASC 740/FAS 109

Proficient in Microsoft Office

CPA certification preferred

State corporate income tax experience is a plus

Prior SAP and OneSource tax software experience

Proven tax research skills

Strong tax accounting/tax technical skills

Additional Information:

Minimal travel

Overtime may be required at peak project times

Location: Indianapolis, US

The anticipated wage for this position is $63,000 - $149,600.

Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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