Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Finance

Job Profile

M&A Tax Manager

Management Level

Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. 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 experienced and strategic Mergers and Acquisitions Tax Manager to oversee tax needs for planning and advisory activities related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions for Cox Enterprises and its affiliates

Responsibilities:

Transaction Advisory

Develop and implement tax strategies and structures to optimize the tax efficiency of M&A and other Corporate transactions

Oversee tax due diligence processes, identifying and reporting on tax risks, and recommending mitigation strategies

Provide tax support and guidance throughout the deal lifecycle, including structuring and negotiating transactions, reviewing transaction documents and advising on the tax implications of deal terms and conditions

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Cox’s strategy & corporate development teams

Entity Rationalization

Lead the development and implementation of entity rationalization strategies aimed at reducing legal entity complexity and achieving tax and operational efficiencies.

Collaborate with key stakeholders including finance, legal, and business units to ensure alignment of rationalization efforts with overall business strategy.

M&A Integration

Coordinate with Business Integration teams (IMO), internal tax stakeholders, legal, finance, and corporate development teams to ensure seamless integration of tax compliance and strategies for acquired companies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field

Strong analytical, technical, written and oral communications skills 

Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to lead, manage and prioritize multiple assignments and projects; resolve complex tax issues, and consistently deliver a thorough and accurate work product with great attention to detail 

Demonstrated performance as a team player, highly motivated and a self-starter 

Preferred Qualifications:

Public accounting experience

CPA

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, and parental 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.