DG Head of State & Local Tax

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• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on SALT matters impacting business operations and growth.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams to align tax strategies with corporate objectives.
• Represent the company in industry forums and regulatory discussions.

• Lead all aspects of multi-state income and indirect tax audits, including strategy, documentation, negotiations, and settlements.
• Oversee responses to audit inquiries, manage appeals and protests, and evaluate voluntary disclosure opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external advisors to mitigate risk and resolve complex tax issues.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on audit status, potential exposures, and forecasted liabilities.

• Partner with planning, compliance, and reporting teams to evaluate and document tax positions related to new products, legislation, and M&A activity.
• Ensure technical positions are audit-ready and supported by robust documentation.
• Lead the development and implementation of SALT policies, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.

• Communicate senior management strategic visions to staff.
• Proactively manage team performance, productivity, and wellbeing, prioritizing resources effectively.
• Maintain a high-performance culture by ensuring skills sets and competencies are developed through feedback and development opportunities.
• Review and approve the team's goals and objectives.
• Model and drive department agility through a culture of continuous process improvement and change management.
• Encourage collaboration and productive relationships across teams.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in state and local tax, including audit controversy and technical planning.
• Background in both income and indirect tax.
• Experience in the media and entertainment industry

• CPA or LLM required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, MST) preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP), tax software (OneSource), and research tools (BNA, CCH).

• Strategic mindset with a focus on compliance, efficiency, and innovation.
• Experience with ASC 740 and tax provision processes.
• Proven leadership in managing multi-jurisdictional audits and negotiating settlements.
• Deep expertise in state tax law, regulations, and case law, with the ability to apply to complex business scenarios.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical positions clearly.
• Ability to lead and collaborate across global teams.