Tax Manager

MRC is a diversified global entertainment company with divisions including Film and Television.

Role Description:

MRC is seeking a Tax Manager to join its finance & accounting team. This role will report to the VP, Controller and partner closely with other finance team members as well as other cross-functional leaders to manage day-to-day compliance work, drive the company’s tax-related workstreams, and provide guidance regarding the tax implications and risks/opportunities of various key business decisions. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator, highly adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
•  Preparation and/or oversight of income tax compliance filings for Partnership, C-corporations and LLC production entities (Form 1065, Form 5471, Form 8858 and 8865, California Forms 568)
•  Maintain tax calendar for various filings, compliance matters, and other tax-related workstreams
• Serve as key point of contact for external tax advisors
• Assist external tax advisors with preparation of the Federal tax compliance model used for estimated taxable income allocations for extensions (partnership), including analysis of §704(b).
• In-depth knowledge of IRC Section 754 and partnership allocation based on IRC Section 734(b) and 743(b).
• Create multi-year tax forecast model based on company operating plan
• Forecast cash tax distributions to partners (and corresponding company obligations)
• Ability to sensitize/adjust forecast based on different operating scenarios
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to evaluate the income tax implications of certain business and/or partner decisions, including unit sales/divestitures, M&A, financing, and investment structuring, etc., and research of the relevant tax laws for such transactions
•  Address inquiries from various tax authorities, including requests for information and/or documentation and responses to tax-related issues
• Assist with other ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related business discipline required, Master’s degree in Taxation preferred
• Minimum of six (6) years of previous relevant tax compliance experience, preferably within the media and entertainment industry
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Excellent grasp of tax technical knowledge and concepts, particularly regarding partnerships, and ability to stay up-to-date on current developments in tax laws and regulations
• Highly organized with the ability to maintain a large volume of information
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and project management skills

Hiring Salary Range is $120,000 to $130,000 annually. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, market demands, experience/training, and education.

MRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants and potential candidates are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000