Senior Tax Specialist

Company Description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

LOCATION:  Work onsite in Minneapolis, MN
WORK TYPE: Hybrid remote and onsite

OVERVIEW:

Make the team that changes the way the world interacts with sports.

Sportradar is the leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services. Since 2001, we have occupied a unique position at the intersection of the sports, media, and betting industries; providing sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a range of solutions to help grow their business.

Due to our rapidly growing business in the United States (US), we have created a new position and are searching for a US Tax Specialist to join the team at Sportradar in Minneapolis. Sportradar currently has two complex US consolidated corporate filing groups, US international reporting and filing requirements and is doing business in almost every US state.

This position will play a critical role in our Tax Department supporting our US Tax Lead on all US tax matters, with a primary focus in US state and local, including corporate income/franchise, sales/use, personal property, gross receipts, and other non-income-based taxes. Sportradar’s Tax Department is looking for an experienced, motivated tax professional familiar with the many areas of US tax.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Oversee state and local income tax, sales & use tax, gross receipts tax, franchise tax, and property tax compliance for multiple US subsidiaries.
• Manage and serve as administrator for Avalara accounts, including but not limited to monthly review of AvaReturns, review customer tax exemptions, answer sales tax questions from internal partners and customers, assign tax codes to new products/services, and ensure all organization settings are up to date.
• Prepare periodic state and local nexus studies, identify new filing requirements, and propose mitigation strategies for flagged tax issues and risks.
• Review and ensure accurate state and local reporting on tax returns, estimate and extension calculations, and income tax provisions.
• Support US Tax Lead with regular and frequent tax information requests and questions from internal partners such as our legal, betting & gaming, compliance, and payroll departments.
• Identify and research tax issues, planning opportunities, tax law changes, etc.
• Support US Tax Lead on special projects such as mergers and acquisition transactions, tax credits and incentives, and financial ERP system tax integration.
• Assist with responses to tax notices and support for audits in various US jurisdictions. Perform research to assist with tax audits and state and local nexus inquiries.
• Execute, maintain and constantly improve Sportradar’s US tax processes, automation and controls.
• Assist with maintaining tax internal controls to ensure that the Company is compliant with the requirements and procedures established under Sarbanes Oxley (‘SOX’).

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA Certification, MT and/or MBA preferred.
• Hands-on experience in tax working for a mid to large size public accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department of a large/international company. 
• Significant sales and use tax compliance experience and understanding of applicable tax laws and procedures.
  • Experience with Avalara preferred.
• Solid understanding of US federal, state and local taxes, tax law, and compliance with ability to effectively communicate tax concepts to both tax and non-tax audience.
• Understanding of basic principles of income tax accounting ASC 740 and IFRS.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, moderate to advanced user in Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and communication (both written & verbal) skills who can collaborate effectively with the tax team, cross-functional teams, as well as external consultants and advisors.
• Demonstrated capability and willingness to multi-task, work independently, and a commitment to execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated and willing to continuously improve tax department processes and automation, as well as personal development through education, training and acceptance of new assignments.
• Occasional travel, both domestically and internationally

Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000
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