Associate Director Federal Income Tax Compliance

About the position Responsibilities • Manage the overall federal income tax compliance function for a company with over $130B of revenue and a complex structure. • Ownership of the federal tax return preparation process in OneSource Income Tax. • Overseeing the preparation of all federal income tax, insurance tax, and foundation tax returns, including estimates and extensions. • Review all of Verizon's federal tax filings, including its consolidated federal income tax return. • Manage the timeline and delivery of a comprehensive executive review package. • Coordinate with other Associate Directors and Senior Directors to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all federal tax processes. • Manage federal tax liability and ensure that Verizon pays the correct amount of tax throughout the year. • Liaise with the tax planning team to identify and implement tax planning strategies to minimize cash taxes and the effective tax rate. • Provide support to the federal audit team upon request. • Support the quarterly and year-end tax provision processes. • Develop and maintain relationships with various teams throughout Verizon to gain compliance, accounting, and reporting efficiencies. • Streamline and optimize tax processes through the use of various digital finance tools, including Alteryx, Qlik, and other technologies. • Manage a team of tax professionals and develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or seven or more years of work experience. • Seven or more years of relevant work experience in the income taxes field. • Strong working knowledge of federal income taxes. • Experience with OneSource Income Tax. • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint. • Ability to manage, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals both technically and as future leaders. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Nice-to-haves • A CPA, Masters of Tax or Masters of Accounting. • Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Apportionment. • Solid data management and automation skills; experience with Alteryx or Qlik is a significant plus. • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to work with individuals at all levels in a team environment. • Ability to independently challenge, when needed, while being supportive and solution-based. • Ability to lead groups, build consensus, and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization. • Strong team leadership, communication, interpersonal and management skills with an executive presence. Benefits • Hybrid work environment with defined work location including work from home and assigned office days. • Opportunities for personal skill-building and professional growth. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job