Senior Tax Manager - Tax Research and Planning
Atlanta, GA
Tax Research and Planning
Must have at least 10+ years of experience in corporate income tax
Juris Doctor degree required
Research tax issues and properly document conclusions and risk
Serve as project manager on federal tax planning initiatives
Assist with the management of the IRS CAP Exam
Assist with partnership structures and compliance
Assist with tax planning for mergers and acquisitions, and asset purchases and sales
Address federal tax questions from various business teams and subsidiaries as required
Provide federal tax support for other functions inside the company, HR, Payroll, IT and corporate development
Identify and implement tax savings strategies for current and new business activities
Assistance with all federal tax-related matters encountered in the financial planning process
Partner with corporate functions, business leaders, and external advisers on various business and federal tax planning matters
Assist in the determination, evaluation, and implementation of the most tax efficient acquisition and integration structures for potential acquisitions
Develop, mentor, coach and manage staff ensuring the development of employees through orientation, training, establishing objectives, communication of rules, and constructive discipline
Manage the Federal Tax Department relationship with other operating companies of Southern Company
Recommend and implement tax-efficient structures for acquisitions, dispositions, and restructuring
Provide technical assistance to the federal tax compliance group in preparation of tax returns
Communicate federal tax issues in a business-oriented language to peers and senior management
Consult with outside advisors as appropriate
Assist with required tax disclosures for financial statement purposes
Licensing or Certifications for Tax Planning
Strong tax research and writing skills
Experience with financial and tax planning
Experience in partnership tax
Experience with tax planning for mergers and acquisitions
Leadership – active, positive presence in the department
Process-oriented - excellent project management skills, can prioritize effectively to meet deadlines and consistently deliver results
Team-oriented – strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a cross-functional team
Preferred certifications
- LLM or CPA
Education for Tax Planning
- Juris Doctor required
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 7128
Job Category: Accounting & Auditing
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Company Services
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