Director, Tax

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Tax Director is an integral part of the tax compliance group primarily responsible for domestic compliance and tax accounting for the Sports and Entertainment operations of FOX Corporation.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review corporate and partnership federal, state and local income tax returns in accordance with relevant tax laws and regulations
• Review quarterly estimated tax payments and tax return extensions, including monitoring payment deadlines
• Review interim and year-end tax provisions with a focus current taxable income calculation and validation of deferred balances in accordance with ASC 740
• Liaise with finance and accounting personnel to collect and analyze financial information for assigned business divisions and document calculations, assumptions and conclusions to support income tax filings and forecasts
• Develop an understanding of the business operations for assigned business divisions
• Assist with responses to tax notices, including corresponding with taxing authorities to resolve inquiries and disputes
• Day-to-day management of tax team members and/or consultants on assigned projects
• Provide tax support to other corporate and operating groups
• Assist with various projects related to income tax audits and planning

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of domestic income tax compliance experience
• Strong understanding of domestic corporate and partnership income tax principles
• Strong understanding of basic tax accounting concepts
• Strong tax technical research skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively as a part of a team
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, Xlookup, logical formulas)
• Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to perform responsibilities independently, effectively and efficiently when working remotely
• Self-starter with strong organizational and interpersonal skills

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Major in accounting and MBT and/or CPA
• Public accounting in a nationally recognized firm
• Experience with Corptax, Alteryx, and Workday
   

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $160,000.00-215,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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