SVP - Tax

Live Nation Entertainment • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. WHO ARE YOU? Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! THE ROLE Reporting to key management within the Corporate group, the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Tax is a key executive leader responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and execution of all global tax matters for a multinational organization. This role ensures tax efficiency, compliance, risk management, and alignment with the company’s overall financial and business objectives. The SVP of Tax serves as a trusted advisor to the Corporate Controller, C-suite, executive leadership team, divisional finance and operations, and Board of Directors on all tax-related issues across multiple jurisdictions. This is a hybrid office role based in Houston, TX. WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO Strategic Leadership Develop and execute a comprehensive global tax strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives and growth plans. Advise senior leadership on the tax implications of mergers & acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, and new market entries. Monitor global tax policy developments and assess their impact on the organization. Global Tax Compliance & Reporting Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance across jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to local and international regulations. Lead global tax provision and reporting processes in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., ASC 740). Lead the review of the tax disclosures within the Company’s SEC filings (e.g., Form 10-K and Form 10-Q) for compliance with applicable standards. Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns and disclosures, including applicable partnership tax returns. Risk Management & Governance Lead interactions with external auditors regarding tax account balances, internal controls, and disclosures within the Company’s financial statements. Manage tax audits, disputes, and controversies with tax authorities worldwide. Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements. Manage the income tax process and ensure compliance with internal control requirements under SOX 404. Operational Excellence Optimize the company’s global tax structure to enhance efficiency and minimize tax liabilities within legal frameworks. Drive process improvements, automation, and the use of technology in tax operations. Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Business Units to integrate tax considerations into decision-making. Lead the global tax forecasting process with timely and accurate updates to the estimated effective tax rate. Team Leadership Grow, lead, and develop a high-performing global tax team of over 10 professionals. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership roles in multinational corporations or major public accounting firms.
• Strong expertise in US domestic/state and international taxation, including BEPS Pillar 2, transfer pricing, withholding tax, US tax treaties, and partnership compliance.
• Proven expertise in tax strategy/planning and mergers & acquisition support within a complex, multi-entity global organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to provide tax insights in a clear manner and translate them into actionable guidance for stakeholders.
• Experience with SOX 404 and reporting requirements at a public company subject to SEC regulations.
• Willingness and ability to become well-versed in the operations of the company to ensure the best opportunity to identify potential tax impacts and to facilitate interactions with divisions and management.
• Willingness for both domestic and international travel as required.
• Willingness to innovate and utilize emerging technologies in the income tax provision process.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global tax strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Advise senior leadership on the tax implications of mergers & acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, and new market entries.
• Monitor global tax policy developments and assess their impact on the organization.
• Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance across jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to local and international regulations.
• Lead global tax provision and reporting processes in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., ASC 740).
• Lead the review of the tax disclosures within the Company’s SEC filings (e.g., Form 10-K and Form 10-Q) for compliance with applicable standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns and disclosures, including applicable partnership tax returns.
• Lead interactions with external auditors regarding tax account balances, internal controls, and disclosures within the Company’s financial statements.
• Manage tax audits, disputes, and controversies with tax authorities worldwide.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements.
• Manage the income tax process and ensure compliance with internal control requirements under SOX 404.
• Optimize the company’s global tax structure to enhance efficiency and minimize tax liabilities within legal frameworks.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and the use of technology in tax operations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Business Units to integrate tax considerations into decision-making.
• Lead the global tax forecasting process with timely and accurate updates to the estimated effective tax rate.
• Grow, lead, and develop a high-performing global tax team of over 10 professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
• FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
• CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees