Director, Tax Controversy & Planning

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Account Management • $150,000 PA - $180,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Lionsgate seeks a seasoned Director of Tax Controversy & Planning to manage tax examinations, appeals, and communication with taxing authorities. Responsibilities include preparing IDR responses, reviewing audit reports, managing the UTP schedule, conducting tax research, handling amended returns, collaborating with the planning team, and managing tax notices. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of experience in tax controversy (corporate, partnership, indirect, and property tax), ideally with a mix of public accounting and corporate experience, and entertainment industry experience. Strong project management, communication, and conflict resolution skills are essential. Jurisdictions include the US, Canada, UK, India, and Luxembourg.
Must have:
  • 10+ years tax experience
  • Tax controversy expertise
  • Manage tax examinations & appeals
  • IDR response preparation
  • UTP schedule management
  • Communication with taxing authorities
Good to have:
  • Public accounting & corporate experience
  • Entertainment industry experience
  • CPA or Attorney
  • Master of Taxation/LLM Tax
Perks:
  • Full medical, vision, dental
  • Generous sick/vacation days
  • 401k matching
  • Tuition reimbursement

Job Details

Job Title:  Director, Tax Controversy & Planning

Department:  Finance & Accounting
Location: 

Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404

Summary of Position

LIONSGATE, a dynamic media and entertainment company, is seeking to hire a seasoned tax controversy and planning person. This is both a challenging and rewarding position in a tax department of the highest caliber that works closely together to meet its objectives. Enjoy a highly collaborative culture, within and without the tax department, where you can immediately make an impact. This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President & Chief Tax Officer (“CTO”)

Responsibilities

  • Manage examinations and appeals, supported by other members of the team and the Company’s advisors, working directly with taxing authorities to get to the right answer and resolve examinations or appeals efficiently.
  • Direct communication with auditors
  • Track and schedule all requests and responses for examination.
  • Responsible for preparation and review of IDR responses.
  • Review of audit reports and adjustments and make recommendations to CTO.
  • Manage the Uncertain Tax Position (“UTP”) Schedule. 
  • Perform research on multi-state and other tax issues as requested.
  • Responsible for amended returns (refund claims, state returns subsequent to Federal adjustments).
  • Work directly with the planning team on many initiatives.
  • Respond and manage tax notices and desk audits.
  • Main jurisdictions covered:
    • United States – Federal, states, and local jurisdictions 
    • Canada
    • United Kingdom
    • India
    • Luxembourg

Qualifications and Skills

  • 10+ years of experience in Tax
  • Project management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Corporate and Partnership Tax 
  • Accounting and Tax returns
  • Tax Research
  • Tax exam experience
  • Tax controversy experience required (Corporate, Partnership, Indirect tax and Property tax)
  • Combination of public accounting and corporate experience preferred
  • Entertainment industry experience preferred
  • Tax jurisdiction examination experience required
  • CPA or Attorney preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance (if not an attorney)
  • Master of Taxation, Doctor of Jurisprudence or LLM Tax is a plus.

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world.  The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Our Benefits

  • Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
  • 401(k) company matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$150,000 - $180,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of


Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

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