Manager, Tax Provision Position Available In New York, New York

Manager, Tax Provision
at Authentic Brands Group New York, New York Who We Are Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media Why Authentic You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai. What You’ll Do As the Tax Manager, you’ll handle all aspects of Authentic’s tax matters. Reporting to the Tax Senior Manager at Authentic’s NYC headquarters, you’ll drive matters related to the tax provision, tax compliance and any ad-hoc tax projects. You’ll partner with Authentic’s third party tax advisors, as well as other members of the finance team. What you’ll be working on:

Tax Provision:

Prepare tax trial balances on a quarterly and annual basis to facilitate calculation of the tax provision
Prepare supporting analysis required in the tax provision calculation
Coordinate with third party tax advisors on the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provision
Review financial statement disclosures related to income taxes
Review Company’s accounting policies and procedures related to income taxes to ensure compliance with GAAP
Analyze the tax provision/effective tax rate implications of proposed business transactions
Enhance automation of accounting/tax systems to facilitate timely & accurate quarterly tax provision computations
Prepare memos to support the Company’s tax positions

Tax Compliance:

Coordinate with third party tax advisors and manage the timing of quarterly estimates and tax return filings
Manage the process of K-1 preparation and provide third party tax advisors with the required information
Assist in reviewing and responding to tax notices
Assist in reviewing and responding to investor K-1 questions
Assist in responding to tax authorities related to any federal or state audits

Must Haves:

CPA with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field. MST or MBA a plus
4-6 years of related experience in a complex in-house function and/or Top 20 public accounting firm
Extensive working knowledge of

U.S. GAAP

accounting principles and ASC 740
Strong U.S. tax compliance experience, including partnership and corporate compliance
Exceptional Excel skills, strong proficiency with financial automation software and tools, and exposure to financial ERP systems
OneSource Tax Provision experience
‘Big 4’ background a plus

Primary Location Salary Range:

$125,000 – $150,000 Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact talent@authentic.com To access Authentic’ s Privacy Policy, which contains information regarding data collected from job applicants and how we use it, please click here: https://www.authentic.com/privacy-policy