Vice President, Tax

Vice President, Tax

New York, New York

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders. A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic's brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.

You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

The Vice President (VP) of Tax is a senior leadership position responsible for supporting the EVP of Tax in the oversight and execution of the company's global tax compliance, financial tax reporting (provision), and transactional tax support for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This role requires deep technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and proven experience managing complex tax cycles and co-sourcing relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Tax Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions:
• Due Diligence: Work closely with the M&A team and external advisors to perform tax due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Structuring: Assist the EVP in analyzing and recommending tax-efficient structuring for proposed transactions, including familiarity with Subchapter K (partnership tax).
• Integration: Lead the tax integration of acquired entities, ensuring alignment of tax policies, systems, and compliance requirements.

Tax Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all federal, state and foreign tax compliance which includes a complex partnership structure and several C Corporations working closely with our co-sourcing partner.
• Lead the coordination of audits and notices resulting from such filings globally.
• Work closely with the advisors of our Shareholders to understand their needs related to tax compliance reporting and ensure timely communication.

Tax Provision:

• Oversee the preparation of the US Income Tax Provision under ASC 740 working closely with the Corporate Controller.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks, ensuring the company has appropriate risk management strategies in place.
• Work with the Company's auditor to respond to their questions and documentation requirements in a timely fashion.

Tax Planning:

• Assist the EVP of Tax on the Company's efforts in tax planning including identifying strategic opportunities related to transactions, credit and incentives, methods of accounting, and other tax planning opportunities.
• Work with our co-sourcing partners to understand legislative changes globally that might impact the company and model their impact so that the Company can respond in the most tax efficient manner.

IPO Readiness:

• Assist in preparing the tax function for eventual public company reporting requirements and SEC filings.
• Implement and monitor controls in preparation for IPO and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Support preparation of tax-related disclosures and serve as liaison to auditors and advisors for IPO- related matters.
• Ensure tax strategy aligns with expectations for a public company, including risk management and forward-looking planning.
• Prepare the tax team for increased reporting, compliance, and documentation requirements associated with going public.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Team Development: Help mentor and develop the in-house tax team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• External Relationships: Manage and evaluate the performance of external tax advisors, co-sourcing partners, and third-party service providers.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in relevant field, holds CPA certification.
• Minimum 10 years industry experience in tax.
• Strong technical tax skills in mergers and acquisitions.
• Significant technical tax skills in Subchapter K.
• Always displays the highest levels of professional integrity, honesty, and personal credibility.
• Strategic thinker forward looking and able to balance delivery today with longer term goals.
• High-energy, creative, and resourceful self-starter who demonstrates leadership skills and instincts.
• Team player, receptive to ideas. Shares information and keeps key stakeholders informed.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to communicate complex matters in non-technical terms, gaining a reputation for being a trusted internal expert.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with ASC 740 or overseeing the tax provision for a company.
• Up C or public company experience.
• Big 4 Experience preferable.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$230,000 - $250,000

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