Senior Associate, Tax

Kobalt Music•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Associate, Tax at Kobalt Music, you will join a close-knit global tax team based in New York, supporting tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities across the organisation. Reporting to the Vice President of Tax, you will play a key role in ensuring that Kobalt meets its tax obligations in all jurisdictions where we operate, while supporting strategic tax initiatives and business growth. You will be responsible for coordinating and reviewing a wide range of tax filings and compliance activities, as well as preparing global consolidated and local income tax provisions for annual financial reporting. This role offers broad exposure to corporate income tax, indirect tax, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and international tax matters across multiple territories. This is a diverse and highly visible position that provides the opportunity to work with stakeholders across the business and gain experience in a truly global, creative, and fast-paced organisation. No two days are the same, and the role offers continuous learning and development within a dynamic, collaborative, and proactive environment.

Requirements

3+ years' experience in tax accounting, tax compliance.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret, manipulate, and present complex financial and tax data.
Demonstrated technology aptitude and an interest in leveraging systems and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
The ability to identify tax risks and recommend practical, compliant solutions.
Comfortable working with large datasets and extracting meaningful insights to support decision-making.
The ability to explain tax concepts, regulations, and risks clearly and effectively to non-tax stakeholders.
Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
A collaborative approach, sharing knowledge and contributing positively to team.

Nice To Haves

A combination of public accounting and in-house industry experience is preferred.
CPA qualification preferred.
Experience working within a multinational or global organisation.
Exposure to international tax, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, or tax technology solutions.
Experience driving process improvements, automation initiatives, or operational efficiencies within a tax function.
Interest in the music, media, entertainment, or technology sectors.

Responsibilities

Review consolidated US and international corporate income tax returns prepared by external advisors.
Prepare and manage a variety of tax filings, including indirect taxes, withholding taxes, informational returns, and local tax filings.
Prepare tax calculations and financial statement disclosures under IAS 12 (Income Taxes).
Calculate and support quarterly US and UK estimated corporation tax payments based on business forecasts.
Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and support month-end and year-end close processes.
Contribute to the global tax residency certificate process.
Maintain the global tax calendar to ensure timely filing and payment of tax obligations.
Partner with external advisors on special projects including transfer pricing documentation, R&D tax credit claims.
Conduct research on tax legislation and monitor changes in global tax regulations.
Drive process improvements by creating, automating, and streamlining tax workpapers and procedures.
Partner closely with Finance colleagues across Accounting, FP&A, & Treasury.
Collaborate with teams across the business, including Business Affairs, Publishing Operations, Writer & Publisher Relations, HR, and Legal.
Build strong relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities where required.