About the role

  • Lead Tax Reporting and Compliance for Warner Bros. Discovery, overseeing tax financial reporting and compliance for US federal and state taxes. Manage tax-related audits and team leadership within a global setting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead WBD’s quarterly and annual global income tax reporting processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 740)
  • Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of tax provisions
  • Manage the global tax reporting calendar and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission
  • Establish controls to ensure zero defects in global tax accounting process
  • Review and sign off on accounting for income taxes for SEC reporting
  • Direct and manage the preparation and filing of all federal, state, local, and US international tax returns
  • Manage compliance with all federal and state rules, elections, and accounting method requirements
  • Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of tax accounting method opportunities
  • Partner with tax authorities to understand, discuss, and resolve complex issues
  • Oversee global and domestic withholding tax compliance processes
  • Manage tax technology tools and systems used for reporting, provision, and compliance
  • Build team centered around compliance planning, controls, and analysis
  • Communicate senior management strategic visions to staff

Requirements

  • 10+ years of related work experience
  • Big 4 accounting firm experience and in-house corporate experience
  • A background in tax compliance and accounting for income tax
  • GAAP accounting for income taxes
  • US federal and state income taxation
  • Tax reporting and compliance technology
  • A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a graduate degree in Tax
  • Graduate degree in taxation preferred
  • Broad understanding of US income taxation
  • Deep understanding of tax codes
  • Accounting principles (ASC 740)
  • Financial reporting
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Experience with tax software
  • Financial modeling
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
  • Leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities
  • Ability to prioritize when working on multiple projects
  • Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Employee wellness program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick time
  • Vacation

Job title

Lead, Reporting & Compliance

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$177,170 - $329,030 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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