Tax, Risk & Special Projects Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tax, Risk & Special Projects Analyst at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois, office.

This is a hybrid role that is in office Tuesday & Thursday.

The Tax, Risk & Special Projects Analyst supports tax compliance, risk management, insurance administration, treasury-related activities, and special projects for UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE).

This role works collaboratively with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, external advisors, insurance brokers, and operational leaders to support compliance requirements, risk mitigation efforts, financial analyses, and strategic initiatives.

The Tax, Risk & Special Projects Analyst helps ensure regulatory compliance, maintains required documentation, supports organizational risk activities, and contributes to process improvements and cross-functional projects.

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world.

For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries.

We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Tax, Risk & Special Projects Analyst, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Assist with federal, state, and local tax compliance and filings, including Forms 990, 990-T, 4720, and other required tax and regulatory filings. Maintain tax compliance calendars, workpapers, supporting documentation, and records.

• Conduct tax research and support compliance activities related to tax-exempt organizations, grants, sponsorships, new revenue streams, unrelated business income, nexus, public support requirements, and other tax-related matters.

• Assist with responses to IRS and state tax authority inquiries, notices, examinations, and information requests. Support tax accounting, financial statement disclosures, audit requirements, and related reporting activities.

• Support insurance and risk management activities, including policy renewals, exposure data collection, insurance applications, claims administration, certificates of insurance, and coordination with brokers, advisors, and internal stakeholders.

• Assist with identifying, documenting, monitoring, and mitigating organizational risks. Maintain risk-related documentation, policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Prepare analyses, reports, presentations, and decision-support materials related to tax, compliance, insurance, risk management, treasury, governance, and special projects.

• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, external advisors, insurance brokers, and operational leaders on recurring responsibilities and cross-functional initiatives.

• Support special projects by gathering and analyzing information, tracking milestones, documenting decisions, coordinating stakeholder activities, and assisting with implementation efforts.

• Perform financial, operational, and regulatory analyses to support business decisions, organizational changes, and nonrecurring transactions.

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry developments. Identify opportunities for process improvements, enhanced controls, operational efficiencies, and risk reduction.

• Support selected treasury activities, including cash management, banking administration, debt compliance, investment reporting, and financial capacity documentation.

• Contribute to other finance and organization-wide initiatives as required.

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation based on the level of the position. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Knowledge of tax compliance, tax reporting requirements, and tax-exempt organization regulations.

• Understanding of risk management, insurance administration, compliance practices, and internal controls.

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in preparing analyses, filings, reports, and supporting documentation.

• Ability to interpret regulatory, financial, tax, and risk-related information and develop practical recommendations.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business software applications.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment when handling sensitive information.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in tax compliance, tax-exempt organization compliance, risk management, insurance administration, accounting, finance, or a related function.

• Experience with nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations preferred.

• Experience supporting tax research, audits, tax authority inquiries, insurance programs, or risk management activities preferred.

• Experience supporting cross-functional projects, process improvements, system implementations, or treasury-related activities preferred.

• CPA or other relevant accounting, tax, or risk management certification preferred.

• Workday experience preferred.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge.

We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies.

We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders.

Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.