Senior Tax Manager - Federal and International Mergers & Acquisitions

Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Finance

Job Profile

Sr Manager, Tax

Management Level

Sr Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $117,300.00 - $195,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Enterprises is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Tax Manager to lead tax planning and advisory activities related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions for Cox Enterprises and its affiliates.

Responsibilities : Transaction Advisory

Transaction Advisory

• Develop and implement tax strategies and structures to optimize the tax efficiency of M&A and other corporate transactions.
• Lead tax due diligence processes, identifying and reporting on tax risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Provide tax support and guidance throughout the deal lifecycle, including structuring and negotiating transactions, reviewing transaction documents, and advising on the tax implications of deal terms and conditions.

Tax Research and Analysis

Monitor changes in federal and international tax laws, regulations, and court rulings that impact M&A transactions.

Leadership

• Lead a team of tax professionals, including overseeing work, providing guidance and mentorship, fostering a collaborative environment, and promoting professional development.
• Manage various external accounting and legal advisors.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Cox's strategy & corporate development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal and finance, to ensure seamless integration of tax strategies.
• Manage coordination with all tax department stakeholders to ensure efficient integration of acquired companies into all tax processes.

Qualifications : Minimum

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and 8 years of experience in a related field.
• 8 years of experience in federal and international taxation, with a focus on M&A transactions at a large corporation or public accounting firm.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrated strategic approach to work.
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Preferred

• CPA / master's degree preferred
• Public Accounting Experience

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations;

seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.

Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more.

We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that's driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO).

For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.