Head of Tax - Remote

Overview

The Head of Tax will be a key leader within the NFL’s Finance organization. This position is responsible for the Company's US and International tax, managing risk, value add, accounting and compliance. The position will be reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer.

In Short

• Identify and lead execution of tax planning strategies to manage tax risks and effectiveness with respect to US/international operations and structure in line with best practice
• Oversee all tax returns, including Federal, State, Sales & Use and US international filing forms
• Oversee all tax accounting, forecasting and budgeting, ensuring appropriate provisioning, KPI and Policy to satisfy tax requirements, footnote, and deferred tax computations
• Provide strategic direction, technical guidance and leadership of the US tax team
• Partner and manage the relationship with external tax advisors, aligning internal and external resources
• Oversee audits and inquiries for direct and indirect tax
• Advise senior leadership of the impact of new tax laws and proposed legislation, ensuring compliance for future requirements
• Provide commercial appropriate business solutions with cross functional projects, outside service providers on technical matters, and other tax professionals in carrying out responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Accounting, or Finance
• CPA required
• Minimum 12 years of progressive corporate tax experience, preferably in the sports or Media industries
• Minimum 7 years of management experience and proven leadership success
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex tax matters to non-tax business leaders
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Federal Taxation

Benefits

• NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment