Sr. Manager, Income Tax Audit & Appeals - Hybrid

About Lumen
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The Role

Senior tax manager to lead North America income tax audit defense and appeals.

The Main Responsibilities

• Manage North America income tax audit defenses, audit strategy, including researching technical issues and assisting with maintaining compliance with state and local tax laws.
• Act as primary point of contact to North American income tax auditors (Canada federal and provincial, IRS, and state and local) and internal stakeholders for all tax audit-related matters.
• Negotiate audit plan, methodology, and scope with income tax auditors.
• Responsible for drafting responses to the tax authority Information Document Requests (IDRs), which includes gathering information from other groups within Company.
• Assess audit risk when dealing with the auditors and develop negotiation strategies in resolving audit risks.
• Perform research on U.S. federal, state, and international tax issues
• Liaise with the Company’s income tax compliance and provision, transfer pricing, and tax planning teams to ensure all aspects of the Company’s tax audits are properly managed, and to provide regular updates regarding audit status.
• Manage outside tax advisors and tax counsel
• Identify, quantify, and document uncertain tax positions
• Draft and file protests and appeals of proposed assessments or final audit results.
• Other duties as needed.​​​​​​​

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or the equivalent in training and experience
• Strong technical working knowledge of US federal corporate income taxation.  
• Experience with consolidated returns, accounting methods, and international tax a plus. 
• Minimum 7 years federal income tax experience or the equivalent in training and education (e.g., C.P.A., J.D. or Masters in Tax).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to successfully communicate tax positions to tax authorities and status of tax audits to Tax department
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks 

Preferred

• CPA, Master’s Degree in Taxation, or JD
• Familiarity with the IRS audit process and procedures.
• Proficiency in CorpTax, SAP, OneStream
• Computer related skills (i.e. Excel, Alteryx, Tableau, etc.)

What to Expect Next

Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.

Requisition #: 324956

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Disclaimer
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Salary Range

Salary Min :

100440

Salary Max :

223680

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

100440

Salary Max :

223680

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.