Job Application for Senior Director, Tax at The National Football League

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Overview /Objective:

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.

Responsibilities:

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, o)utside service providers on technical matters, and other tax professionals in carrying out responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

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

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

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$185,000 - $215,000 USD

The 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, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

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Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset

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