Federal Income Tax Senior Manager

Verizon • Basking Ridge, NJ

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Verizon is building a world-class Tax organization by streamlining processes, enhancing systems, realigning the organization, and creating opportunities for skill-building and professional growth. The Federal Income Tax Senior Manager will be involved in the complete federal income tax compliance function for a company with more than $130 billion in revenue and a complex structure. The role also administers OneSource Income Tax, including organization setup, account mapping, data accuracy, troubleshooting, reconciling differences, and e-filing.

This hybrid position has a defined work location, with work from home and at least three days per week in the office, as set by the manager. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours.

Requirements

• Six or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training.
• Six or more years of federal income tax experience.
• Expertise in OneSource Income Tax, including in-depth experience in an administrator role.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA, Master of Tax, or Master of Accounting.
• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Apportionment.
• Effective time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills, with the ability to be a dynamic team player.
• Solid data management and automation skills; experience with Alteryx or Qlik is a significant plus.
• Experience with AI tools and using them to drive process improvements and efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to work with individuals at all levels in a team environment.
• Ability to challenge independently when needed while remaining supportive and solution-based.
• Ability to navigate and negotiate conflicting demands, maintain focus on priorities, and meet key stakeholder needs.
• Ability to lead groups, build consensus, and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Strong team leadership, communication, interpersonal, and management skills; executive presence and ability to build stakeholder relationships in peer/influence models.

Responsibilities

• Review Verizon’s federal tax filings, including the consolidated federal income tax return and associated tax forms.
• Review non-fixed-asset federal book-to-tax adjustments across the income tax lifecycle, including forecasts, tax provision, tax return, return to provision, cumulative deferred proof, and audit support.
• Review federal book-to-tax adjustments for proper classification and presentation on the federal tax return.
• Calculate federal book-to-tax differences, including gathering data and using standardized workpapers as needed.
• Coordinate with other Senior Managers and Associate Directors to support the accuracy and efficiency of federal tax processes.
• Research and analyze federal tax positions and prepare memorandums documenting and supporting those positions for audit.
• Support and maintain positive relationships with tax department professionals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with teams across Verizon, including Tax Policy, Treasury, and FP&A, to improve compliance, accounting, and reporting efficiencies.
• Liaise with the tax planning team to identify and implement strategies to minimize cash taxes and the effective tax rate.
• Provide support to audit groups upon request.
• Support quarterly and year-end tax provision processes.
• Streamline and optimize tax processes using digital finance tools, including Alteryx, Qlik, and other technologies.
• Administer OneSource Income Tax, including organization setup, account mapping, data accuracy, troubleshooting, reconciliation, and e-filing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Group home and auto insurance
• Matched 401(k) savings plan
• Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
• Up to 6 personal days per year
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Other incentives
• Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
• Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, with additional vacation as service grows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed