Senior Tax Director, Tax Reporting - Burbank, United States - Warner Media, LLC

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    Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
    Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.

    Who We AreWhen we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth.

    Behind WBDs 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 whats nextFrom 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 RoleThis position is for a Senior Tax Director on the WBD Tax Provision Team. The position will lead non
    • US components of WBD Tax Provision and components of worldwide consolidation.
    Your role will involve working closely with US and non
    • US teams, internal stakeholders from finance and accounting teams, and the rest of the tax team, which includes external colleagues under our co source arrangement.
    This role is very collaborative and requires someone who is detail-oriented and has strong communication skills.
    Your Role AccountabilitiesLeads quarterly & annual US GAAP provision process for a significant volume of non
    • US entities.
    Oversees coordination and accuracy of non
    • US tax packages.
    Identify risks and opportunities and provide. tax accounting advisory to local teams. US review and sign-off of local tax provisions.
    Leads and prioritizes improvements to the non
    • US entities US GAAP provision process, including incorporating into WBDs provision software, One Source Tax Provision, on a go forward basis.
    Leads and prioritizes special projects for the non
    • US entities between quarters including uncertain tax positions and valuation allowance review, cash tax forecast, tracking of monthly cash tax actuals, SAP S4HANA design and implementation, account reconciliations, new legislation implementation, etc.
    Develops talent and provides guidance to direct report.
    Qualifications & Experience10+ year experience, mix of public/industry experience preferred.
    Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldMasters in Taxation preferredCPA preferred.

    Advanced experience in US GAAP and accounting for income taxesProficient experience with tax reporting technologyStrong analytical skills and high level of attention to detailsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills.

    Experienced in problem solving and ability to make decisions.
    Good communication skills and proven ability to develop professional relationships with internal and external parties.
    Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture of excellence, integrity, and accountability.
    Openness to working in co-sourcing arrangement with Big 4 firm.

    How We Get Things DoneThis 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 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.

    The Legal BitsIn 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. Discoverys total compensation package for employees.


    Pay Range:
    $167, $310,180.00 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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