Senior Manager, Income Tax

Job Description

Job Title
Senior Manager, Income Tax

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

Support Dotdash Meredith (DDM) V.P. Tax in all aspects of Corporate Tax Strategy. Lead segment's federal income tax compliance process, federal income tax audits and federal income tax planning initiatives. Manage international tax compliance and reporting. Support parent group with DDM segment level ASC740 Accounting for Income Taxes; state & local income tax compliance process, state & local income tax audits and state & local income tax planning. Monitor federal, state & local and international income tax developments.

II. Essential Job Functions | Weight %: Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

40
• Lead DDM Segment's Federal Income Tax Compliance, Audit and Planning Activities
• Responsible for leading federal income tax compliance – including preparation of federal workpapers for book/tax differences and assessment of related tax risks and disclosures.
• Manage federal income tax audits.
• Assist VP-Tax on federal income tax planning initiatives.
• Monitor federal income tax legislation and compliance developments.

20
• Manage International Tax Compliance
• Coordinate international tax compliance (foreign & domestic); reporting; etc. with Finance and outside resources

15
• Support State & Local Income Tax Compliance, Audit and Planning Activities
• Support state and local income tax compliance – including review of state and local income tax returns and assessment of related tax risks and disclosures.
• Support state income tax audits and recommend settlements.
• Support state income tax planning initiatives.
• Monitor state & local income tax legislation and compliance developments.

10
• Support ASC740 Accounting for Income Taxes (Financial Reporting)
• Support VP-Tax in all aspects of preparation of DDM segment level annual (10K) and quarterly (10Q) ASC740 financial reporting for income taxes, including SOX controls.

10
• Support Department and Interdepartmental Projects and Initiatives
• Involvement in overall administration and initiatives of the Corporate Tax Department.
• Serve as project coordinator for major tax issues or other related assignments as directed.

5
• Network with Meredith Operations, Corporate & Governmental Affairs; Media Industry & Tax Community
• Participate in industry and taxation networking groups.
• Provide support to Government Relations in analysis and strategic response to proposed and pending legislation on Federal, state, and local levels.

100%

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:
• College (Bachelor's degree) in accounting. CPA is highly preferred. Advanced degree desirable.

Experience:
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of work experience in all phases of federal & state tax, ASC740 reporting, tax planning and compliance with significant size corporation having diverse operations.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of ASC740 accounting for income taxes, federal and multi-state income tax reporting, and tax examinations.
• Understanding of federal & state tax code, regulations, and tax authority administration.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong math and computing skills.
• Self-motivation and guidance, organization, attention to detail and accuracy, recognition of importance and integration of tax function.
• Ability to thrive in team environment.
• Knowledge of international tax a plus.
• Familiarity with tax provision/return software (preferably CorpTax).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel; Access Database; Word; PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Controls.

% Travel Required (Approximate): <5%

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

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