Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Finance

Job Profile

Sr Manager, M&A Tax

Management Level

Sr Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $156,200.00 - $260,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Enterprises is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Tax Manager- International Planning/Mergers & Acquisitions with strong technical expertise in M&A and international taxation. This role will lead strategic tax planning and advisory initiatives, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions for Cox Enterprises and its affiliates.

Join us at Cox Enterprises, where your expertise in M&A and international taxation will make a meaningful impact on our business strategy and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Advisory:

Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies and structures for M&A and other corporate transactions.

Lead tax due diligence processes, assessing tax risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.

Provide strategic tax guidance throughout the deal lifecycle, including structuring, negotiation, and transaction execution.

Review and analyze transaction documents to advise on tax implications of deal terms and conditions.

Offer international tax expertise to guide a team of professionals managing outsourced international tax compliance.

Oversee the defense of tax positions during international tax audits.

Tax Research and Analysis:

Stay updated on international tax law changes, regulations, and court rulings impacting corporate transactions.

Conduct thorough tax research and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

Leadership:

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of tax professionals, fostering growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Oversee work outputs and ensure the delivery of high-quality tax advisory services.

Manage relationships with external accounting and legal advisors.

Collaboration and Coordination:

Build strong partnerships with Cox’s strategy and corporate development teams to align tax strategies with business goals.

Collaborate with legal, finance, and cross-functional teams to integrate tax strategies seamlessly into transactions.

Coordinate with tax department stakeholders to efficiently incorporate acquired companies into tax processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 8 years of experience in federal and international taxation with a focus on M&A transactions in a large corporation or public accounting firm.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic approach to complex challenges.

Proven leadership and team management experience, with excellent interpersonal and mentoring abilities.

Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex tax concepts to diverse audiences.

Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA certification or master’s degree in taxation, Accounting, or related field.

Experience in public accounting or a large corporate tax environment.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.