Manager, Tax Operations - News Corp

Job Description :


About News Corp

News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating

and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The

company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information

services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia,

and pay-tv distribution in Australia.

Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United

States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.


Manager Tax Operations


Location - NYC 1211-6th Ave.


Hybrid - 3 Days In Office


Manager Tax Operations will report to the Director of Tax Technology and Operations. The role will also

have a dotted reporting line into the Senior Director of State and Local Tax. The ideal candidate must

be willing to assist on a wide range of tasks critical to the effective operation of the News

Corporation Tax organization and offer hands on support in completing key job duties including

federal and state and local tax compliance, tax forecasting, tax planning and research, as well

as tax accounting and controversy. Candidate must have a broad range of experience and

demonstrate excellent analytical skills, be detail oriented and organized. The role requires a

strong technical background in both Federal and state and local income taxes.


Key Responsibilities

 Assist in federal and SALT income tax compliance processes, providing review as well

as guidance to co-sourcing staff

 Prepare Global Tax Provision workpapers and maintain documentation for Auditors.

 Assist in managing the companies effective tax rate and reserves

 Preparation and review of state apportionment

 Take leadership role in handling SALT audit examinations and preparation of IDR

responses

 Research and participation in non-income tax (e.g., gross receipts, sales &use, etc.)

compliance and audit examinations

 Identify, assess and resolve technical tax issues of moderate complexity

 Analyze, track and model impact of Federal/SALT legislative proposals

 Be the “go-to person” for Tax Data (Federal and State)

 Assist with key tax projects including process improvements, technology, planning and

modeling

 Develop a deep understanding of the business and related tax issues by collaborating

with business unit leaders.

 Must be eager to work on a variety of Tax related issues


Skills and Requirements

 Bachelors Degree in Accounting required, advanced degree preferred

 4+ years of experience with a blend of public accounting and corporate tax experience,

Big 4 public accounting experience preferred

 CPA certification or licensed attorney

 Thorough understanding of federal as well as state and local tax

 Broad understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting rules and pronouncements

 Preparation and review experience with U.S. federal and state income tax return

compliance, tax forecasting and budgeting

 Exposure to Federal and state tax audits

 Solid technical tax research experience with an eagerness to learn

 Proven ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment while dealing with

competing priorities

 Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and project

management skills

 Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge

and commitment and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the

timely completion of duties

 Proficient with Microsoft office applications


 Knowledge of tax compliance and provision software (Corptax, ONESOURCE, etc.)

 Familiarity and/or aptitude for understanding how to use current technologies including

Alteryx

 Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills


Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets


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Pay Range: 110000 - 145000


We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.


Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.


For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.


News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.


Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.