Ziff Davis

Manager, Tax Accounting and Compliance


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

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      Description

      Position at Ziff Davis

      Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) is a leading internet information and services company that operates a diversified portfolio of brands in the digital media and software sectors. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Connectivity, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include CNET, PCMag, Mashable, RetailMeNot, IGN, Humble Bundle, Everyday Health,MedPage Today, BabyCenter, Ookla, Ekahau, Moz, iContact, IPVanish, and Vipre Security.


      We are looking for a Manager Tax Accounting and Compliance to join our team! This
      is a critical role in the Ziff Davis Tax organization reporting to the VP, Tax. This position is fully remote and flexible on location. role’s responsibilities include:

      • Responsible for day-to-day tax accounting responsibilities which include documentation and maintenance of deferred taxes, taxes payable, uncertain tax position reserves and effective tax rate drivers.
      • Run preparation of the federal tax return and U.S. Federal estimated tax payments and cash forecasts.
      • Compile and analyze quarterly and annual tax provision calculations .
      • Prepare quarterly and annual disclosures for SEC filings .
      • Work with outside consultants to o versee the preparation of US international tax calculations of the C ompany including GILTI, BEAT, FTC, FDII, etc. and the impact of acquisitions or divestitures on the Company’s global tax profile .
      • Oversee and maintain necessary intercompany agreements and transfer pricing reports.
      • Oversee legal entity basis calculations .
      • Assist in gathering information to support IRS and state tax audits .
      • M onitor US income tax legislation and continually evaluate the potential impact of tax developments to the C ompany.
      • Lead tax department initiatives to automate and streamline tax processes related to U.S. income tax compliance and global tax provision.

      Job Requirements

      • 4- 6 years of tax accounting and compliance from a public accounting firm or large multinational corporation. Public accounting experience is preferred.
      • Educational background with a focus on tax MS in Taxation or CPA is preferred .
      • Extensive knowledge of US tax principles .
      • Strong oral and written communication capabilities, including the ability to relate tax concepts to non-tax colleagues .
      • Ability to successfully build effective relationships with external advisors .
      • Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and relationship management skills are required.
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
      • Experience working with OneSource Tax Provision , OneSource Income Tax software from Thomson Reuters and Alteryx
      • Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion, SAP, and etc. ) to query financial statement transactions

      Disclosure as required by state laws, the salary for this role has a range from $115,000 - $130,000, health insurance, and 401K

  • About the company

      Ziff Davis, LLC, known as Ziff Davis, is an American publisher and Internet company founded in 1927 by William Bernard Ziff Sr.