Description

Zayo is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager to join our growing Tax team to oversee all aspects of Zayo’s state and local income tax reporting, planning, and controversy while working to minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with all state and local income tax laws and regulations.

job requisition id  R0015995

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day activities of the state and local tax function, including managing deadlines and all state and local income and franchise tax filings, estimates, and extensions to ensure timely and accurate compliance for all entities

Review quarterly state tax accrual workpapers and effective state tax rate calculations to support US GAAP income tax provisions under ASC 740
Own the review of apportionment and taxable income modifications for determining state and local tax liabilities

Review state and local tax returns prepared by external tax advisors

Review and validate state tax attribute rollforward schedules for NOLs, credits, non-deductible interest, among others to maintain accuracy and inform planning

Manage state and local income tax audits and oversee responses to notices from various tax jurisdictions

Perform complex tax research and analysis as required to interpret and apply state and local laws and regulations to ensure the company is in compliance

Draft technical tax memoranda to support tax positions and strategies of the company

Partner and lead engagements with external tax advisors
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on state and local tax matters

Manage, develop, and train Senior Income Tax Analyst(s)

Work closely with other tax managers for resource allocation, scheduling, and team initiatives

Advise Tax leadership on tax planning opportunities to minimize tax risks and burdens

Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements by leveraging technology and innovation to enhance efficiency and accuracy of tax reporting and compliance processes while also minimizing risk

Assist with integration efforts and the review of purchase accounting tax workpapers as needed

Assist with M&A due diligence and special projects as needed
Other duties as they arise and adapt to evolving business priorities

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

CPA license
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Minimum of 6 (six) years of work experience in income taxation with an accounting firm and/or large corporation

Strong understanding of corporate state and local compliance for income and franchise tax

Experience with income tax provisions under ASC 740

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other data manipulation programs

Experience with tax research software

Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative

Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

Ability to effectively set priorities, manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and a flexible work schedule, and produce quality work while dealing with interruptions

Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to change

Strong work ethic and high attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Taxation
Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience in a managerial capacity
Experience with tax provision, compliance, research, and data manipulation software (e.g., OneSource, RIA, Alteryx, etc.)