Director, State & Local Tax

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

The

Director, Tax (State and Local Tax)

will support and strategically advise on all aspects of state and local corporate income and franchise tax operations. This role will be responsible for managing compliance, provision, audit defense, and planning activities across a complex SALT landscape. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of relevant experience, deep technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset to partner with cross-functional teams and external consultants.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Supervise the preparation and timely filing of all SALT income and franchise returns (including partnerships), estimates, and extensions

Manage the accurate preparation of compliance workpapers (e.g., apportionment, modifications, attribute tracking, and ensuring changes / initiatives are reflected)

Collaborate with the Credits and Incentives team to ensure credits are reflected in the provision, tax returns, and quarterly cash estimates

Develop and execute strategic State and Local Tax initiatives

Evaluate and document the state tax impact of tax planning and business changes (e.g., acquisitions, disposals, new business initiatives)

Manage updates related to legislative developments and quantify current and deferred tax impacts; support lobbying efforts as needed

Support and review quarterly and annual tax provision and accounting close process

Collaborate with and manage cosource team supporting the SALT process

Manage multi-state income tax audit and controversy (e.g., preparing timely responses, updating executive management, and overseeing the inventory of audits)

Manage SALT audit-related financial statement reporting under ASC 740, including uncertain tax positions (UTPs) and required disclosures

Manage SALT cash forecasting including expected timing of settlements and expected refunds

Develop and implement strong SOX controls that ensure proper tax accounting practices

Strategically advise internal and external stakeholders on tax technical matters

Support the transfer pricing team as it relates to domestic intercompany transactions

Prepare and provide support for ad-hoc state requests such as state-level withholding forms, nonresident exemption forms, qualifications, renewals, withdrawals, and 3rd party partner communications

Qualifications & Experience...

Minimum of 10 years of experience in SALT income and franchise tax, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities

CPA or LLM Required

Deep understanding of state tax laws, compliance processes, and tax accounting principles (ASC 740)

Experience managing multiple state audits at various levels (e.g., audit, appeals, and litigation)

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants

Exceptional analytical, organizational, presentation, and communication skills

Strong writing skills with the ability to clearly memorialize technical positions

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience in both income and indirect tax

Experience working in the media and entertainment industry

Ability to collaborate with a global team

Experience with various ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, and SAP), tax provision / compliance software (OneSource), and research tools (BNA, CCH)

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom

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Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at

www.wbd.com / guiding-principles /

along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and / or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range : $153,545.00 - $285,155.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

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