Non-Income Tax Research & Planning – Senior Manager
| Company | Verizon Communications |
|---|---|
| Location | Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $103000 – $180000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, JD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Information Systems, or JD from an accredited law school, or four or more years of work experience
- Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training
- Extensive experience in a top law firm and/or public accounting firm, and/or equivalent in-house tax department experience
- Strong tax technical and tax research analysis skills
- Experience Microsoft Office and/or G Suite
Responsibilities
- Thorough knowledge of state and local non-income tax laws, rulings, and regulations; the ability to perform extensive tax research quickly and accurately; the ability to ensure compliance with tax laws and financial requirements; knowledge of financial systems; and the ability to identify and execute on tax planning opportunities to minimize the impact of state and local non-income taxes on Company cash flow and overall tax burden
- Reviewing and analyzing new business proposals for state, local, and regulatory tax implications and recommending actions that support the business plans while mitigating the tax risk and exposure
- Assisting tax audit and controversy teams in their management and defense of the company in state and local tax audits
- Staying up-to-date with changes in state and local tax non-income tax law; specifically including those affecting the telecommunications industry, and keeping other members of Verizon’s Tax Organization informed of such changes
- Partnering with Verizon’s state tax legislative affairs team to drive Verizon’s tax legislative advocacy, as needed, potentially including drafting support for proposed state tax legislation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Taxation
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, including the ability to identify issues, develop creative solutions, and implement them effectively
- Must be a strong team player, while also independently exercising sound judgment
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills, adaptive to and effective for different audiences
- Specific experience with telecommunications tax issues
- Intellectually curious, strong work ethic, and a desire to work through challenges and complex issues
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to develop personnel, both technically and as future leaders