Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s (“FMIC”) Tax Department, we are focused on efficiency. Our mission is to minimize taxes while maintaining compliance with all laws and regulations. We are currently searching for a remote Tax Analyst to join our Treasury & Tax team, reporting directly to our Tax Director, who reports directly to VP, Treasury & Tax.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

In your role, you will assist the tax team with all components of the tax process including preparation of the tax provision, domestic tax returns, as well as other state and foreign tax filings. You should be a self-motivated, fast learner with a passion for continuous improvement, and are excited by the challenge of a varied and fast paced role.  This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious, motivated individual looking to progress their career.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with preparation of tax schedules for corporate and partnership entities
• Prepare forecasted tax payments
• File estimates and extensions
• Prepare various sales tax and VAT filings
• Research income tax and sales tax issues
• Resolve tax notices from various jurisdictions
• Prepare various informational tax forms (Forms 1099, 1042, 1042-S, etc.)

 Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2-years in public accounting or a corporate tax department
• Exposure to tax compliance and tax provisions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, Master’s or CPA/CPA-candidate preferred
• Must be diligent with attention to detail and possessing very strong analytical skills
• Ability to meet hard deadlines
• Well-developed MS Office skills, particularly with Excel
• An interest in learning new systems

 About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position.  “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive.  The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work.  Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $48,067.00 - $96,133.00