Vice President of Tax
Company: World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
WWE is seeking a Vice President of Tax with the experience and
vision to build and lead a strong in-house tax team. We are looking
for a leader who can successfully own WWE's tax strategy, planning
and compliance, transitioning the function in house from a fully
outsourced model. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented
and organized, with good business judgment and strong communication
& leadership skills. The Vice President of Tax reports to the SVP,
Controller & Chief Accounting Officer.
Vice President of Tax Responsibilities:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Drive and implement best practices
in the global tax function to support WWE's continued growth and
expansion
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Build an in-house corporate tax
team and lead an organized transition from the current outsourced
model.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Develop and retain the in-house
team to develop strong processes and controls.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Continue to develop and implement
the organization's tax strategy and policy, and to direct the
overall planning and compliance function for federal, state, local,
and international tax laws.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oversee the quarterly and year-end
tax provision and related tax accounts.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Provide due diligence and
structural advice on a variety of transactions.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ensure compliance with federal,
state, local and SEC requirements by studying regulations;
enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed
actions and communicating with outside advisors to ensure timely
tax and SEC reporting requirements.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oversee transfer pricing studies
for cross-border transactions.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oversee cash tax forecasts for
corporate budgeting and forecasting.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Oversee the
federal/state/international income/franchise and non-income tax
audits.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Manage and conduct tax research
from sources such as the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations,
reputable tax research organizations and/or external counsel.
Requirements For Role:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minimum 15+ years of U.S. federal,
state and international corporate tax experience, either in-house
with publicly traded U.S. multinational corporation(s) or in public
accounting, preferably Big Four, or a combination.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thorough knowledge of regulatory
reporting requirements and the ability to manage multiple large,
time sensitive projects.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Strong knowledge of current tax
rules, U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Broad understanding of U.S.
corporate tax law with ability to develop tax strategy
globally.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Demonstrated ability to handle a
broad range of tax matters arising in diverse jurisdictions.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Strong interpersonal and verbal
communication skills including confidence in making presentations
to senior management, executive leadership, and audit
committee.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Strong tax controversy experience
is important in this role.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Demonstrated ability to meet
stringent deadlines and work under stressful situations.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bachelor's degree in tax or
equivalent; CPA, Masters in tax or J.D. in tax desired.
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