Senior Tax Manager - Tax Research and Planning

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