Senior Tax Analyst

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Senior Tax Analyst will be a key member of Intuitive's global tax operations team, assisting in the global tax provision and tax compliance functions, as well as supporting the transformation of the tax function to scale for growth, which includes tax technology adoption, process simplification and standardization, and effective use of data and technology.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support the U.S. federal tax compliance function, including preparation of the federal income tax return, extensions and payments, and review of tax return forms. 
• Support the worldwide tax provision function, including preparation of book-to-tax differences, supporting workpapers, tax account reconciliations, return-to-provision adjustments, and other related items. 
• Calculate book-to-tax differences and maintain related deferred tax balances, including those associated with stock-based compensation (NQSOs, RSUs, ESPP, etc.). 
• Calculate and maintain book-to-tax differences for fixed assets and intangible assets, and prepare related reconciliations for quarterly and annual tax provision and tax return purposes. 
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures, including, but not limited to, recording tax accruals and other tax-related journal entries using SAP. 
• Perform tax-related accounting procedures, including, but not limited to, analysis of new GL accounts and cost centers. 
• Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and other Finance stakeholders to gather and reconcile data required to prepare the corporate income tax provision and returns. 
• Maintain process documentation and adhere to established controls and procedures. 
• Evaluate and leverage AI tools and automation solutions to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax compliance, provision, and reporting processes.  
• Perform technical tax and accounting research and assist in analyzing the impact of tax law changes. 
• Assist with other tax operations projects, as necessary. 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on corporate tax returns and tax provisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong project management and collaboration skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a learning mindset. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• This role requires working onsite in our Sunnyvale, CA office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, or a related field.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Big Four experience is preferred
• Experience with AI tools is highly preferred (e.g., Microsoft Copilot or similar technologies)
• Experience with Corptax and SAP is a plus
• Experience with Alteryx and Tableau is a plus

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Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [email protected].

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.