Senior Director, Tax

This is a Full Time Job

Job Overview

The Senior Director, Tax will be an integral part of ASCAP's Accounting & Finance team, advising on matters related to the creation and implementation of tax strategies and organization and maintenance of complicated tax issues in the context of ASCAP's business.  

Responsibilities

• Calculation of tax liabilities, tax form preparation, and external filing/reporting 
• Tax research, analysis, and interpretation for purposes of compliance, tax planning, and optimization 
• Tax-specific transaction recording and records maintenance – for example, tax journals, capital expenditure details required for tax calculations, and tax depreciation schedules
• As needed, consultation with external tax professionals and agencies on tax matters, such as auditors and tax attorneys
• Prepare, support, and review all tax filings, elections, and forms in collaboration with outside tax preparers
• Monitor new tax laws and determine impact to the business, and advise on any necessary actions ASCAP will need to take
• Prepare and review all tax-related workpapers and journal entries
• Assist in Federal and state income tax audit
• Determine tax savings and recommend strategies to improve profits
• Regularly communicate with ASCAP leadership and continually improve tax related processes and operational plans

Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Advanced degree (e.g. Master's) in a related field preferred
• 10 years of relevant experience; experience working in the tax department of a large company preferred
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work under time constraints
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex tax concepts to a non-expert audience
• Strong understanding and knowledge of US tax laws, rule and regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting concepts
• Executive presence and the ability to effectively communicate and present to senior leadership
• Knowledge of Media, AdTech or Music Industry helpful; not required

Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need. These health care and financial plan options include the following:
• A choice of either network only provider medical and dental plans or more flexible medical and dental plans where you can see providers in or out-of-network 
• Vision plan that offers both in and out- of network provider options
• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) participation with an employer provided match
• An additional Employer paid retirement savings program regardless of your participation in the 401(k) Plan
• Generous time-off policy
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short term disability Insurance / salary continuation and Long term disability insurance
• Company provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental and dependent life insurance options