Tax Manager

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Integral member of AOL’s team of tax professionals who focus on tax planning, acquisitions, transactions, and controversy. Specific focus on U.S. income tax matters related to AOL’s international operations. Aspects of the role will also include a review of U.S. tax forms to ensure that transactions are reported accurately.

* Assists tax planning team with research related to international tax projects, part of the team implementing AOL’s corporate tax strategy. * Assists in U.S. income tax analysis of international tax planning, implementation, reporting and integration of transactions, including restructurings and acquisitions. Uses highly technical skills to present alternatives that will minimize tax liabilities and tax risk. * As requested, performs detailed review of tax returns or work papers for conformity with appropriate tax and accounting regulations and consistency with tax planning projects. * Assists with gathering documents relevant for international audits, as requested by the international accounting or operations teams. * Coordinates special tax projects that may overlap with other business disciplines. * Assists with developing and supervising department staff and senior level professionals and consultants. * Possesses technical knowledge equivalent to a manager at an accounting firm.

**Education:** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Advanced degree or CPA preferred. **Experience:** 5 - 8 years related experience. Public accounting background and international tax experience preferred. **Performance Attributes And Competencies:** * Commercial and Technical Competence – demonstrates considerable technical expertise, but requires oversight on extremely technical matters * Professionalism – considers the risk to the company and department in managing tax issues; viewed as an objective, independent resource by department staff * Process-oriented - excellent process and project management skills, consistently focuses on delivering quality in a highly efficient and timely manner * Team-oriented – possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a cross-functional team; builds relationships both within and outside of the tax function; proven ability to work with a team in the completion of large, complex projects; develops and maintains a strong reputation outside the tax department * Communication - can clearly explain technical concepts to business representatives; prepares memos for senior management that clearly explain the benefit/risk; conducts productive meetings that lead to clear, measurable objectives * Results-oriented - manages projects from an ROI perspective, maximizing the value to the company; suggests additional resources when appropriate; delivers value to AOL while managing risk * People-oriented - excellent team member on cross-department initiatives; contributes positively to the department’s culture; actively involved in department training; actively mentors others