Job Title:

Senior Tax Manager

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the preparation of and review the U.S. Federal, State, and local corporate and partnership income tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage the review of quarterly estimated federal and state tax payments and extensions, ensuring adherence to tax deadlines.
• Review interim and year-end tax provisions, including the calculation of current taxable income and managing deferred tax roll forwards in accordance with income tax reporting standards.
• Supervise the preparation of foreign-related filings, such as Form 5471s and 1042s, ensuring compliance with international tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Actively collaborate with various departments within the company to understand the tax implications of business operations and transactions. Identify, evaluate, and communicate the tax implications to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth research on complex tax matters and consistently monitor changes in tax laws. Effectively communicate findings to tax department management, enabling informed decision-making.
• Lead initiatives to optimize tax processes and enhance efficiency. Develop and implement changes to improve internal processes for accurate tax data collection and reporting.
• Provide effective leadership to direct reports and offer daily guidance, training, and mentorship to cultivate a team of proficient professionals. Foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Assist in formulating responses to inquiries from tax authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations and representing the organization professionally.
• Collaborate on various tax projects, including audits and tax planning initiatives.

Company Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, accounting major preferred
• Master’s degree in taxation or CPA preferred
• 7 years of experience in domestic income tax compliance, with a minimum of 2 years in a managerial role. Experience in the media industry or with a Big 4 firm is a plus.
• Strong understanding of complex domestic corporate income tax principles and tax accounting concepts
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to perform responsibilities effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Strong tax technical research skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively as a part of a team
• Strong proficiency in general accounting, financial analysis, and Excel (vlookup and pivot tables)
• Working knowledge of Corptax and Alteryx a plus