AVP, Tax

AT&T•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. Overall Purpose: Responsible for the consolidated tax footnote and provision and overseeing quarterly and annual reporting. This position is also responsible for determining workloads and development of team members. The AVP makes recommendations on technical U.S GAAP, operational, and administrative matters and ensures effective achievement of objectives through the establishment of goals that can have broad implications. The role requires a high degree of federal and state tax expertise, strong command of ASC 740, strategic insight and problem-solving ability. The role is also responsible for ensuring the integrity of the tax provision platform and new ecosystem, advancing ongoing transformation initiatives and driving continuous process improvement while proactively managing risk.

Requirements

Bachelors or Advanced degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typically requires 10-15 years of experience (with a minimum of 5 years at Big 4) and at least 5 years of management responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Licensed CPA and knowledge of One Source Tax Provision is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the tax accounting process for the quarterly and annual tax provision for the AT&T consolidated group and serves as the subject matter expert in ASC 740 and SOX requirements and primary liaison with business operations and other teams within the Tax Department.
Managing tax disclosures in AT&T consolidated audited financials, including income tax expense, taxes payable, deferred tax liabilities, uncertain tax positions and other tax related accounts and communicates results and year-over-year/quarter-over-quarter analysis for approval from the VP and SVP of Tax.
Oversees the OneSource platform and tax ecosystem requiring a deep knowledge and understanding of system operations, requirements, and inputs/outputs.
Works and liaises with external auditors during quarterly and annual audit of AT&T’s tax results for reporting in AT&T SEC disclosures.
Oversees due diligence tax accounting work performed on projects, mergers and acquisitions, and other highly sensitive projects at the request of senior and or executive management and assesses and documents implications to AT&T’s tax provision and footnote.
Reviewing federal and state estimated taxes and tax return filings and calculations for partnerships and separate companies.
The AVP must be able to work in a highly demanding environment while meeting strict deadlines. Requires strong supervisory and organizational skills and ability to develop the next generation of staff.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone