Job Title:  Director, Tax Controversy and Planning

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is seeking to hire a seasoned tax controversy and planning person. This is both a challenging and rewarding position in a tax department of the highest caliber that works closely together to meet its objectives. Enjoy a highly collaborative culture, within and without the tax department, where you can immediately make an impact. This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President & Chief Tax Officer (“CTO”).

Responsibilities

• Manage examinations and appeals, supported by other members of the team and the Company’s advisors, working directly with taxing authorities to get to the right answer and resolve examinations or appeals efficiently.
• Direct communication with auditors
• Track and schedule all requests and responses for examination.
• Responsible for preparation and review of IDR responses.
• Review of audit reports and adjustments and make recommendations to CTO.
• Manage the Uncertain Tax Position (“UTP”) Schedule.
• Perform research on multi-state and other tax issues as requested.
• Responsible for amended returns (refund claims, state returns subsequent to Federal adjustments).
• Work directly with the planning team on many initiatives.
• Respond and manage tax notices and desk audits.
• Main jurisdictions covered:
  • United States – Federal, states, and local jurisdictions
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • India
  • Luxembourg

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Tax
• Project management
• Verbal and written communication
• Conflict resolution
• Corporate and Partnership Tax
• Accounting and Tax returns
• Tax Research
• Tax exam experience
• Tax controversy experience required (Corporate, Partnership, Indirect tax and Property tax)
• Combination of public accounting and corporate experience preferred
• Entertainment industry experience preferred
• Tax jurisdiction examination experience required
• CPA or Attorney preferred
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance (if not an attorney)
• Master of Taxation, Doctor of Jurisprudence or LLM Tax is a plus.

Nice to Haves

• CPA license desired
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Public Accounting experience desired

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$170,000 - $180,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.