Manager, Tax

Job Description

Summary of Position
Our Tax Department CORE Compliance Team looking for a Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager to join their team! This is an ideal position for a smart, motivated person who is passionate about delivering strategic value in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our tax team is regarded as a high-impact profit center and works together to accomplish its goals. The ideal candidate will have a focused ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines, while rapidly furthering their professional development and having fun in this multi-faceted role.

Responsibilities
• Prepare and review Income/Franchise tax returns, estimates and extensions

• Prepare Book/Tax Differences (M adjustments) for Quarterly Provisions and Tax Returns

• Prepare/maintain the Cost Share Model on a quarterly basis for tax provision and tax return purposes

• Prepare quarterly Board slides for various international board meetings leveraging data from the Cost Share Model and other forecasts

• Prepare Legal Entity Trial Balance

• Prepare NOL C/F Schedule, State Apportionment and review Legal Entity filings for Assigned States and Entities

• Prepare Income Forecast Method Film Amortization

• Review and approve foreign and domestic withholding tax forms

• Process tax withholding remittances including 1042, NR4, CA 592

• Manage various business license renewals, Secretary of State (''SOS'') and LLC fee/tax filings

• Manage Indirect tax filings including monthly/quarterly sales & use tax, business and occupation tax, commercial activity tax, and commercial rent tax

• Manage US and UK Tax Residency Certificates

• Maintain Legal Entity Organization Charts

• Process, research and resolve tax notices as needed

• Support Planning, Controversy and Provision teams on various projects as needed

• Provide business units with tax assistance as needed

Qualifications and Skills
• BA in Accounting or equivalent

• Five or more years of tax experience; some public accounting preferred

• Knowledge of tax compliance (indirect tax compliance a plus)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to assess problems or unusual situations and create efficient solutions

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; PowerPoint and familiarity with running SAP/BW reports a plus

• Media and Entertainment Industry experience preferred

• Familiarity with federal & state C-Corp, partnership & LLC returns, indirect tax-property taxes, sales tax, business license, (ASC 740 a plus) Microsoft Office, SAP/BW, other tax software

Nice to Haves
• Well-rounded knowledge of tax laws, return preparation, review and exposure to data analytics or automation

• Competent self-review skills

• Established habits of accuracy and promptness in providing a complete work product that is organized and audit ready

• Ability to be flexible in response to changing priorities and needs

• Agility to work collaboratively in a deadline-oriented environment

• Proficient at tax research

• Organization, project management, a sense of scope and good judgment

• The ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and tax savings

Compensation

$115,000 - $130,000

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1q37y-3-12-149-200-42 in your application.