Federal Tax Manager
Description
This position is responsible for managing and maintaining the Company’s federal income tax provision, federal tax return compliance, and supporting strategic income tax planning initiatives. The requirements and duties of this position apply to the tax functions of the four public companies that are currently managed by the Liberty Media Corporation’s tax department (Liberty Media (which includes Formula One and MotoGP), Liberty Broadband Corporation, GCI Liberty, Inc. and Liberty Live Holdings, Inc.).
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly federal income tax provision of the Company and its subsidiaries including the ability to identify, research, resolve and document tax issues related to tax positions taken in the provision and to communicate the same to outside auditors and upper management of the Company
- Coordinate with external accounting firms the preparation of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ federal income tax returns and perform detailed review of such tax returns and related work product of external accounting firms
- Proactively identify opportunities for tax savings or risk mitigation through strategic planning and modeling of tax implications for proposed transactions
- Work collaboratively with subsidiaries and accounting personnel to gather information affecting federal income tax returns
- Supervise and interact with external tax advisors (national and local accounting)
- Understand and explain the Company’s federal tax positions and its impact on the Company’s U.S. federal tax returns and tax liabilities, including the ability to compute and forecast the Company’s annual federal tax liability
- Provide financial, risk and operational advice to management on new and proposed federal tax legislation, judicial precedent, and administrative guidance that impacts the Company and any new proposed business ventures
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required; Master’s degree in taxation or equivalent preferred
- CPA certification preferred
- 5 - 10 years of corporate income tax experience in public accounting or in-house tax department required
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of federal tax laws, rules and regulations
- Significant experience with the preparation of quarterly corporate federal income tax provisions, and an understanding of ASC 740 rules
- Familiarity of corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, split-offs, spin-offs, corporate formations and partnership investments is a plus
- Experience with tax forecasting, modeling, and scenario analysis to support long-term planning initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and align tax planning with corporate business strategy
- Ability to research and develop tax policies
- Ability to read, understand, and accurately evaluate, analyze, interpret, and explain complex tax and business-related data, documents, statutes, regulations and regulatory filings
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Problem solving skills required
- Ability to formulate well-reasoned hypotheses regarding tax issues
- Ability to efficiently conduct accurate, high-quality tax research
- Ability to work under pressure, both independently and in collaboration with others, and to meet deadlines
- Strong ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to make well-informed decisions and exercise good judgment and discretion in a fast-paced environment and in a variety of situations, including in the absence of express direction
- Ability to quickly understand and comply with Company policies, procedures and practices
- Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to work in an organized fashion, manage time effectively, take initiative, meet deadlines and multitask
- Ability to interact positively with co-workers, supervisors, outside advisors, vendors, and third parties
Other
- Company supports a hybrid work environment. Employees are currently required to work in the office of the Company’s headquarters three days a week
- Use of laptop computer required
- Available to travel domestically and internationally
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary for this position is $150,000 annually. In addition, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, annual performance-based bonus opportunities, and participation in the Company’s equity incentive program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
It is Liberty Media’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or any protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.
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We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specific job opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Liberty Media Corporation will have the right to hire that applicant at its sole discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. If you are interested, please send your resume directly to jobposting1@libertymedia.com.
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