Director, State & Local Tax

Warner Bros. Discovery • New York, NY • 23h ago

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

The Director, Tax (SALT Planning, Reporting, and Compliance) will be responsible for all aspects of state and local corporate income and franchise taxes. This leadership role includes overseeing and executing SALT planning initiatives, ensuring accurate and timely compliance and financial reporting, evaluating the SALT impact of legislative and M&A changes, and providing domestic transfer pricing support. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of relevant experience, deep technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset to partner with cross-functional teams and external advisors.

Your Role Accountabilities

Direct the preparation and timely filing of all SALT income and franchise returns (including partnerships), and estimates and extensions

Oversee the preparation of compliance workpapers, including nexus analysis, apportionment, modifications, attribute tracking, and ensuring changes/initiatives are properly reflected

Collaborate with the Credits and Incentives team to ensure credits are properly reflected in the provision, tax returns, and quarterly cash estimates

Develop and implement strategic State and Local Tax initiatives

Evaluate and document the state tax impact of tax planning and business changes (e.g. acquisitions, disposals, new business initiatives)

Monitor legislative developments and quantify current and deferred tax impacts; support lobbying efforts as needed

Engage and manage external service providers

Manage the amended return process resulting from federal adjustments

Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes and financial disclosures, including tax account reconciliations, accruals and financial statement audits

Maintain strong SOX controls and ensure proper tax accounting practices

Collaborate with the controversy team to assess uncertain tax positions, prepare audit documentation, and respond to notices

Partner with Legal, HR, Payroll, Real Estate, and business operations teams to assess tax impacts of new state operations

Monitor and manage refund claims and ensure timely deposits

Support the transfer pricing team as it relates to domestic intercompany transactions

Prepare and provide support for ad-hoc state requests such as state-level withholding forms, nonresident exemption forms, qualifications, renewals, withdrawals, and 3rd party partner communications

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in SALT income and franchise tax, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities

CPA or MST Required

Deep understanding of state tax laws, compliance processes, and tax accounting principles (ASC 740)

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants

Exceptional analytical, organizational, presentation, and communication skills

Strong writing skills with the ability to clearly memorialize technical positions

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience in both income and indirect tax

Experience working in the media and entertainment industry

Ability to collaborate with a global team

Experience with various ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft and SAP), tax provision/compliance software (OneSource), and research tools (BNA, CCH)

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $153,545.00 - $285,155.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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