Manager, Tax

This is a Full Time Job

Manager, Tax Job Details | Lionsgate

Summary of Position:

The Manager of Tax, alongside the SVP of Tax, will oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s tax planning, compliance, and reporting functions for Starz. This role will play a critical part in ensuring tax efficiency and accuracy while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong background in tax management and a keen ability to provide tax advice to senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all tax compliance responsibilities, including the income tax provision, federal and state tax filings and tax projections.

• Manages and reviews all components of the quarterly and annual worldwide income tax provision, including all financial reporting and disclosure of tax components required for Starz.

• Analyzes and reconciles deferred taxes, taxes payable and tax reserve accounts, including ASC 740

• Manages Sarbanes-Oxley 404 tax compliance and governance, including assisting colleagues in understanding and implementing controls.

• Manages and reviews all components of the federal return preparation process, including book-tax differences, tax disclosure reporting and workpaper documentation.

• Collaborates and communicates with management and other members of the finance department to ensure proper tax reporting and treatment.

• Communicates effectively with management regarding ASC 740 and federal taxes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with a current CPA license.

• 5 years of progressive tax/accounting/finance experience, including supervisory experience.

• Experience in public accounting and industry, with an emphasis on corporate tax compliance and accounting for income taxes.

• Experience within the “Big Four” firms or other nationally-recognized firms

• Ability to work independently while being able to contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to develop effective tax policies, procedures and business practices.

• Proficient knowledge in accounting software applications and all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with senior management.

• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.

• Strong analytical and research skills.

• Advanced technical background in corporate taxation and income tax accounting.

• Ability to think conceptually and translate concepts into practical applications and solutions.

• Strong ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Effectively present information to and respond to questions from internal business partners.

About STARZ:

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Our Benefits:

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation:

$109,000 – $172,400