Director of Tax
About The Position
AT&T is hiring a Director of Tax to manage key aspects of U.S. GAAP income tax provision and related financial statement disclosures. The role requires technical expertise in tax accounting and U.S. federal and state taxation, along with corporate experience and a proactive approach to process improvement, technology implementation, and risk management. The Director works with internal Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Treasury teams to support timely, accurate, and efficient tax reporting, and reports to the Assistant Vice President, Tax Accounting. The position is based in Dallas, Texas and requires office presence at least five days per week. The role oversees elements of the quarterly and annual ASC 740 provision process, tax account reconciliations, financial close activities, audit support, and SOX controls. It also leads staff responsible for tax provision software and reporting workflows, while contributing to tax operations transformation through process improvements and automation. The Director manages and mentors tax professionals and promotes accurate, efficient tax accounting practices and internal controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of tax experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or equivalent experience in the tax department of a large multinational corporation.
- High level of professional knowledge and expertise in tax accounting, particularly ASC 740.
- High degree of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Proven record of process improvement, including using tax technology to drive efficiencies.
- Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience using tax provision software such as OneSource Tax Provision.
- Ability to work in the office at least five days per week.
Nice To Haves
- CPA and/or an advanced degree, such as an MST.
Responsibilities
- Manage aspects of the Company's quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740 and financial statement disclosures.
- Review tax account reconciliations, including income tax payable, deferred tax assets and liabilities, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowance analyses.
- Identify changes in the business, tax law, and SEC reporting requirements and assess their financial statement impact in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Support income tax financial close activities, including journal entries, flux analysis, and management reporting.
- Lead staff in managing OneSource Tax Provision software.
- Maintain calendars and workflows for tax reporting, assign team responsibilities and deadlines, and ensure deliverables are timely and accurate.
- Collaborate with external auditors and manage key aspects of the financial statement audit.
- Manage Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements for areas of responsibility.
- Identify and implement tax operations process improvements and automation opportunities, coordinating with the Income Tax Compliance group.
- Manage and mentor tax professionals, including direct reports, to support performance and career growth.
- Build relationships with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Treasury teams.
- Streamline tax accounting processes and implement best practices to improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid time off and holidays; the posting lists at least 23 days of vacation and 9 company-designated holidays in one section, and at least 28 days of vacation and 9 company-designated holidays in another
- Paid parental leave
- Paid caregiver leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption reimbursement
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Life and accidental death insurance
- Supplemental critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and group legal benefit programs
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, internet (including fiber where available), and phone
- Long-term grants and deferred compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
