Company Description
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
Zayo is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager to join our growing Tax team to oversee all aspects of Zayo's state and local income tax reporting, planning, and controversy while working to minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with all state and local income tax laws and regulations.
Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day activities of the state and local tax function, including managing deadlines and all state and local income and franchise tax filings, estimates, and extensions to ensure timely and accurate compliance for all entities
Review quarterly state tax accrual workpapers and effective state tax rate calculations to support US GAAP income tax provisions under ASC 740
Own the review of apportionment and taxable income modifications for determining state and local tax liabilities
Review state and local tax returns prepared by external tax advisors
Review and validate state tax attribute rollforward schedules for NOLs, credits, non-deductible interest, among others to maintain accuracy and inform planning
Manage state and local income tax audits and oversee responses to notices from various tax jurisdictions
Perform complex tax research and analysis as required to interpret and apply state and local laws and regulations to ensure the company is in compliance
Draft technical tax memoranda to support tax positions and strategies of the company
Partner and lead engagements with external tax advisors
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on state and local tax matters
Manage, develop, and train Senior Income Tax Analyst(s)
Work closely with other tax managers for resource allocation, scheduling, and team initiatives
Advise Tax leadership on tax planning opportunities to minimize tax risks and burdens
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements by leveraging technology and innovation to enhance efficiency and accuracy of tax reporting and compliance processes while also minimizing risk
Assist with integration efforts and the review of purchase accounting tax workpapers as needed
Assist with M&A due diligence and special projects as needed
Other duties as they arise and adapt to evolving business priorities
Minimum Qualifications:
CPA license
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Minimum of 6 (six) years of work experience in income taxation with an accounting firm and/or large corporation
Strong understanding of corporate state and local compliance for income and franchise tax
Experience with income tax provisions under ASC 740
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other data manipulation programs
Experience with tax research software
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to effectively set priorities, manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and a flexible work schedule, and produce quality work while dealing with interruptions
Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to change
Strong work ethic and high attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Taxation
Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience in a managerial capacity
Experience with tax provision, compliance, research, and data manipulation software (e.g., OneSource, RIA, Alteryx, etc.)
Estimated Base Pay Range: $105,000 - $146,300 USD/annually
The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.
Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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At Zayo, we're ambitious and authentic. Teamwork is how we get things done, whether it's our focus on exceeding customer expectations or celebrating and growing our unique and dynamic culture. Our employees are driven and committed, with many options to connect and engage in our inclusive environment.
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Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.
