State and Local Income Tax Manager

Zayo•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zayo is seeking a State and Local Income Tax Manager to join our growing Tax team to oversee all aspects of Zayo’s state and local income tax reporting, planning, and controversy while working to minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with all state and local income tax laws and regulations. This position is based in Denver, CO. It is a hybrid role which requires being in the office at least two days a week.

Requirements

CPA license
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum of 6 (six) years of work experience in income taxation with an accounting firm and/or large corporation
Strong understanding of corporate state and local compliance for income and franchise tax
Experience with income tax provisions under ASC 740
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other data manipulation programs
Experience with tax research software
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to effectively set priorities, manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and a flexible work schedule, and produce quality work while dealing with interruptions
Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to change
Strong work ethic and high attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation
Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience in a managerial capacity
Experience with tax provision, compliance, research, and data manipulation software (e.g., OneSource, RIA, Alteryx, etc.)

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day activities of the state and local tax function, including managing deadlines and all state and local income and franchise tax filings, estimates, and extensions to ensure timely and accurate compliance for all entities
Review quarterly state tax accrual workpapers and effective state tax rate calculations to support US GAAP income tax provisions under ASC 740
Own the review of apportionment and taxable income modifications for determining state and local tax liabilities
Review state and local tax returns prepared by external tax advisors
Review and validate state tax attribute rollforward schedules for NOLs, credits, non-deductible interest, among others to maintain accuracy and inform planning
Manage state and local income tax audits and oversee responses to notices from various tax jurisdictions
Perform complex tax research and analysis as required to interpret and apply state and local laws and regulations to ensure the company is in compliance
Draft technical tax memoranda to support tax positions and strategies of the company
Partner and lead engagements with external tax advisors
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on state and local tax matters
Manage, develop, and train Senior Income Tax Analyst(s)
Work closely with other tax managers for resource allocation, scheduling, and team initiatives
Advise Tax leadership on tax planning opportunities to minimize tax risks and burdens
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements by leveraging technology and innovation to enhance efficiency and accuracy of tax reporting and compliance processes while also minimizing risk
Assist with integration efforts and the review of purchase accounting tax workpapers as needed
Assist with M&A due diligence and special projects as needed
Other duties as they arise and adapt to evolving business priorities