Senior Tax Analyst

Who We Are:

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our products are designed for console gaming systems, PC, and mobile, including smartphones and tablets. We deliver our products through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

The Senior Tax Analyst will report into the Director of Global Tax. This position supports the global tax accounting and compliance function of the Company’s tax department. The Senior Tax Analyst will be responsible for preparing calculations and reconciliations in connection with the global tax provision and U.S federal and state income tax compliance.

What You’ll Take On:

• Prepare data collection requests and templates for global income tax accounting, income tax compliance and transfer pricing documentation processes
• Prepare detail analysis of tax adjustments for tested income (GILTI) calculations by foreign entity.
• Prepare calculations and supporting workpapers for Forms 5471 and 8858 including, but not limited to, computation of E&P, GILTI tested income, tax pools and reconciliation of E&P to retained earnings.
• Prepare foreign tax credit calculations including analysis of baskets, expense allocation and determination of foreign taxes paid by basket.
• Prepare information required to calculate foreign derived intangible income (FDII) benefit and base erosion anti-abuse tax (BEAT).
• Calculate and book monthly and quarterly tax entries.
• Review and validate transfer pricing workflows for foreign subsidiaries.
• Prepare support and reconciliations to validate tax payable/receivable transactions and balances by entity.
• Complete information packages for U.K. income tax compliance
• Complete information packages for Canadian income tax compliance
• Prepare tax provision calculations for foreign entities on an interim forecasted basis and year end actuals.
• Assist in validating and preparing support for deferred tax asset/liability balances.
• Prepare data for jurisdictional netting of tax balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare data and calculations for Country-by-Country Reporting
• Prepare detailed and complex cost sharing calculation between the U.S. and international, including reconciliation and analysis of software development costs, and benchmarking analytics.
• Prepare reconciliation of worldwide OPEX and COGS accounts to pool of development costs reflected in cost sharing file.
• Maintain and update worldwide tax calendar, including the tracking of due and filing dates.
• Work directly with external income tax preparer to address queries and manage requests for information.
• Prepare compliance required for transactions such as tax ID requests, check the box elections, purchase price allocation statements, asset election forms, etc.
• Support Director of Global Tax in maintaining SOX documentation.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Support the income tax compliance processes and process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, accuracy, and completion time.
• Support Senior Tax Manager or Tax Director with preparation and coordination of responses to tax authorities for tax audits, notices and investigations.
• Support in the implementation and integration of acquisitions/transactions.
• Assist in tax planning and special projects.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting required
• MS/MBA in Taxation and/or CPA preferred
• 4+ years minimum total experience, including experience with a publicly traded company and/or national public accounting firm.
• Experience with CorpTax, Hyperion. Hyperion Planning, and JD Edwards a plus
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and external service providers.
• Knowledge of internal control documentation requirements for tax processes under Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Knowledge of U.S. taxation of domestic and international transactions.
• Knowledge of ASC 740 (formerly FAS 109).
• Excellent organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, company parties, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events and stocked pantries.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact Careers@take2games.com

As an equal opportunity employer, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) is committed to fostering and celebrating the diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds of its talent, partners, and communities throughout its organization. Consistent with this commitment, Take-Two does not discriminate or retaliate against any employee or job applicant because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other trait protected by applicable law. If you need to report a concern or have questions regarding Take-Two’s equal opportunity commitment, please contact Careers@take2games.com.

The pay range for this position in New York City at the start of employment is expected to be between $91,100 and $134,840 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.