State Tax Manager

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is a leading internet information and services company that operates a diversified portfolio of brands in the digital media and software sectors.  Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Connectivity, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology.  Its brands include CNET, PCMag, Mashable, RetailMeNot, IGN, Humble Bundle, Everyday Health,MedPage Today, BabyCenter, Ookla, Ekahau, Moz, iContact, IPVanish, and Vipre Security. 

We are looking for a Manager, State and Local Income Tax Compliance to join our team! Manager, State and Local Income Tax Compliance is a critical role in the Ziff Davis tax organization reporting to the VP, Tax.  The role’s responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the Company’s state and local income tax reporting process which includes filings in all U.S. state jurisdictions
• Obtain an understanding of the Company’s various business units and revenue streams to compile and prepare multi-state apportionment schedules, including cost-of-performance and market-based sourcing for service revenue
• Work closely with outside service providers to prepare and review annual tax filings
• Lead the review and resolution of state income tax notices and work closely with state tax auditors to manage the completion and gathering of support for state income tax audits in a timely manner
• Prepare the quarterly state estimated tax payment calculations and State effective income tax rate for quarterly provisions
• Assist in the review of state and local income tax positions for merger and acquisition transactions and the future integration into the Company’s reporting structure
• Responsible for responding to any questions or tax form requests such as residency certificates, W-9’s, etc. by business units
• Monitor US income tax legislation and continually evaluate the potential impact of tax developments to the Company.
• Lead tax department initiatives to automate and streamline tax processes related to U.S. income tax compliance and global tax provision.

Job Requirements
 

• 4-6 years of tax accounting and compliance from a public accounting firm or large multinational corporation. Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Educational background with a focus on tax MS in Taxation or CPA is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of US and state and local tax principles.
• Strong oral and written communication capabilities, including the ability to relate tax concepts to non-tax colleagues.
• Ability to successfully build effective relationships with external advisors and Corporate Finance teams.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and relationship management skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Experience working with OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Income Tax software from Thomson Reuters and Alteryx
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion, SAP, and etc.) to query financial statement transactions

Disclosure as required by state laws, the salary for this role has a range from $100,000 - $120,000, health insurance, and 401K