Manager Tax Reporting

American Tower; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

American Tower in Boston, Massachusetts seeks a Manager, Tax Reporting to lead the preparation and review of the company’s global income tax reporting and ASC 740 provisions. The role owns tax platforms including OneSource and DMI, with Excel-based calculations critical to accurate reporting.

You will partner with the global tax team, finance, and external advisors to ensure timely compliance across jurisdictions, perform quarterly and annual ASC 740 analyses, review E&P and foreign tax credits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• MS in Taxation preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of ASC 740 and related income tax guidance required.
• 6–8 years tax experience in major public accounting or corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of US international tax laws (Subpart F, E&P, Net CFC).
• Proficiency with OneSource Tax Provision and Excel.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision and analyses.
• Review foreign tax accounting positions for accuracy.
• Calculate Uncertain Tax Positions and input into DMI.
• Ensure timely tax compliance across jurisdictions.
• Maintain SOX 404 controls over tax processes.
• Forecast Global Effective Tax Rate for budgets and long-range plans.
• Review E&P, foreign tax credits, and international tax calculations.
• Research tax issues using BNA Portfolios.
• Support tax technology initiatives and improve processes.
• Liaise with external advisors and auditors.

Skills

ASC 740

US international tax

Tax provisioning

Excel

SOX 404

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

OneSource

DMI

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master of Science in Taxation

CPA

Tools

OneSource

DMI

Excel

Oracle

Alteryx

Job description

Job Description

The Manager, Tax Reporting will be responsible for preparation and/or review of the company’s global income tax reporting and compliance processes, including the preparation of ASC 740 tax provisions. These responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of the U.S. international income tax compliance process (e.g., forms 5471, 8865, and 8858). Additional responsibilities include ownership of various technology platforms including OneSource (tax provision and income tax), DMI, and Microsoft Excel calculations.

This role partners closely with global tax team members, finance, and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Responsibilities

What You Can Offer Us

• Perform quarterly and annual consolidated ASC 740 tax provision and related analyses


• Conduct periodic reviews of foreign tax accounting positions and balances to ensure accuracy and compliance


• Perform calculation of Uncertain Tax Positions and inclusion in supporting software (DMI)


• Ensure timely statutory tax compliance and reporting across jurisdictions


• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 internal controls over tax processes


• Forecast Global Effective Tax Rate for annual budgets and long-range plans


• Review earnings & profits (E&P), foreign tax credits, and international tax calculations (net CFC tested income, Subpart F)


• Research tax issues using BNA Tax Management Portfolios


• Support tax technology initiatives and drive process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and accuracy


• Maintain OneSource technology platform (OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax)


• Manage and execute non-recurring tax compliance and planning projects as they arise


• Liaise with external advisors and auditors as applicable

Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelors degree in accounting required.


• Master of Science in Taxation preferred.


• Certified Public Accountant preferred.


• Knowledge of and experience with applying rules of ASC 740 and related guidance on accounting for income taxes required.


• Between 6–8 years combined tax experience in a large public accounting and/or corporate environment, with an emphasis on federal and foreign income tax, required.


• Extensive knowledge of U.S. international tax laws (e.g. Subpart F, E&P calculations, Net CFC Tested Income).


• Extensive knowledge of ASC 740 and related guidance.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong management and leadership skills; ability to drive and motivate team to achieve results; ability to influence and inspire action.


• Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze large amounts of data effectively.


• Experience with online tax research tools such as BNA.


• Strong proficiency in utilizing technology including Oracle applications.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (including queries preferred).


• Working knowledge of OneSource tax provision software preferred.


• Experience with Alteryx preferred.


• Ability to work effectively across many internal functional groups to optimize product offerings, create a seamless customer experience, and resolve issues.


• Self-motivated; able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify high-quality solutions.


• Excellent planning skills; ability to effectively manage priorities for self and team to meet requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment.


• Ability to identify key contacts for follow up; excellent ability to communicate project status updates to team and cross-functionally to ensure understanding.

About Us

American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries.

We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE:AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us!

For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com

American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

American Tower is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, and location. For U.S.-based candidates only, please see the base salary range for this position listed below. This position is also eligible for annual bonus, and annual equity award and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based upon local market practice.

American Tower also offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• healthcare coverage


• 401(k) savings plan


• paid time off


• company holidays


• sick leave


• parental leave


• access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness

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