Tax Manager

MRC is a diversified global entertainment company with divisions including Film, Television, and Non-Fiction.

Role Description:

MRC is seeking a Tax Manager to join its finance & accounting team. This role will report to the VP, Controller and partner closely with other finance team members as well as other cross-functional leaders to manage day-to-day compliance work, drive the company’s tax-related workstreams, and provide guidance regarding the tax implications and risks/opportunities of various key business decisions. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator, highly adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
• Preparation and/or oversight of income tax compliance filings for various corporate and production entities (e.g., Forms 5471, Forms 8858, Form 8865, California Forms 568)
• Maintain tax calendar for various filings, compliance matters, and other tax-related workstreams
• Serve as key point of contact for external tax advisors
• Assist external tax advisors with preparation of the Federal tax compliance model used for estimated taxable income allocations for extensions (partnership), including analysis of §704(b) and tax allocations
• Create multi-year tax forecast model based on company operating plan
• Forecast cash taxes due for partners (and corresponding company obligations)
• Ability to sensitize/adjust forecast based on different operating scenarios
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to evaluate the income tax implications of certain business and/or partner decisions, including unit sales/divestitures, M&A, financing, and investment structuring, etc., and research of the relevant tax laws for such transactions
• Address inquiries from various tax authorities, including requests for information and/or documentation and responses to tax-related issues
• Assist with other ad hoc projects and analysis as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related business discipline required, Master’s degree in Taxation preferred
• Minimum of six (6) years of previous relevant tax compliance experience, preferably within the media and entertainment industry
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Excellent grasp of tax technical knowledge and concepts, particularly regarding partnerships, and ability to stay up-to-date on current developments in tax laws and regulations
• Highly organized with the ability to maintain a large volume of information
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and project management skills

Salary Range:

$120,000.00/Year - $130,000.00/Year

Please note that Covid 19 vaccination is a condition of employment at MRC.

MRC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

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Salary : $120,000 - $130,000