Senior Manager, Tax

POSITION : Senior Manager, Tax

DEPARTMENT : Corporate Accounting

REPORTS TO : Senior Director, Tax

FLSA STATUS : Salaried / Exempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

THE ROLE

The Sr. Manager, Tax will play a pivotal role in supporting the Legends Global tax function. This individual will work closely with the Sr. Director, Tax supporting the Company’s multi-faceted tax profile and will interface regularly with the worldwide finance team, spanning 21 countries. This position will ensure delivery of high-quality tax accounting and reporting for a variety of entity structures, both domestic and foreign, as well as support the optimization of the Company’s tax structure and planning opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for completion of all income and franchise tax filings at the local, state, federal and international level in collaboration with the Tax Director and any external consultants that may assist in the process.

Prepare interim and annual income tax provision and required financial statement disclosures as needed for GAAP reporting. Liaise with external auditors to support financial statement audit of tax provision.

Act as an internal consultant and subject matter expert on issues pertaining to Company’s ongoing federal, state, and international tax compliance efforts, and responding to inquiries from local taxing and licensing authorities.

Collaborate with foreign and local finance team members regarding all tax matters. Assist facility level personnel, as applicable, in maintaining compliance with all state regulations concerning tax reporting.

Assist in the development and execution of transfer pricing and tax planning, both domestic and international.

Oversee tax audits, liaising with external tax consultants as appropriate.

Assist in the development and publication of policies, end user documentation, internal communications, training, mentoring, and guidance to facility level personnel to foster a robust knowledge base associated with tax compliance.

Identify and implement process improvements.

Make recommendations to Sr. Director, Tax for the strategic direction and internal procedures of the Tax department.

Support the Chief Accounting Officer and Sr. Director, Tax on strategic projects and perform ad hoc projects and analysis.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

B. S. in Accounting from a four-year college or university

CPA and / or master’s in taxation preferred.

7+ years of diverse tax experience

Skills and Abilities

Able to understand and apply partnership and corporate tax law, regulations, and reporting requirements to existing domestic and international locations.

Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.

Ability to multitask within a fast-paced environment.

Project management experience with ability to manage competing priorities.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Strong understanding of GAAP reporting and tax accounting principles, as well as research skills as it relates to domestic and international operations.

Excellent data analysis, accounting, and journal entry skills

Ability to function both independently and as a team member.

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite, including proficiency in intermediate Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting software and automation tools.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location : Norwalk, CT

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE :

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.