Lead Tax Manager

Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted.  No relocation is offered

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

Overall Purpose: Perform comprehensive tax accounting, tax planning, compliance, and reporting functions by analyzing and interpreting tax legislation, ensuring regulatory adherence and strategic tax efficiency to minimize the organization’s legal tax liabilities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Tax Compliance and Reporting: Oversee and ensure accurate, timely preparation and submission of all tax returns (federal, state, local, and international). Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and manage audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Tax Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with the company’s financial goals. Identify tax-saving opportunities and advise on tax implications of business decisions.
• Team Leadership and Management: Lead tax team, ensuring task delegation and deadline adherence. Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Collaborate with finance to integrate tax planning with overall financial strategy. Analyze financial data to forecast tax liabilities and prepare reports for senior management.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Develop and maintain tax policies, manage tax software, control tax department budgets, and participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as required.

Key Traits:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Alteryx experience preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Data/analytical accounting, GL analysis.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders.

Job Contribution: An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentor less experienced staff, implement long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborate with senior leadership. Supervisor: No

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Lead Tax Manager earn between $118,800 - $178,200 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. From health insurance to tuition reimbursement and paid time off to discounts on products and services just to name a few. There is a lot to be excited about around here. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing indust