Tax Manager - US State Tax Controversy
eBay
- Austin, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage the day to day US state income tax audits;
- Conduct comprehensive data gathering, engage in preliminary research, and reconcile any inconsistencies to formulate informed responses to Information Document Requests;
- Prepare and timely file all non-income tax based tax obligations;
- Work with State Tax subject matter expert on state tax audits;
- Liaise with eBay’s tax compliance, provision, transfer pricing, domestic and tax planning teams to effectively manage the audits.
- Effectively communicating with tax authorities, other members of the tax team and other members within the organization;
- Interact with tax colleagues on a regular basis to understand, discuss, and assist in bringing resolution to detailed income tax issues;
- Form positive relationships with internal Finance, Legal, HR, and business leaders as well as external advisors to ensure complete and timely flow of information to Tax and effective resolution of tax audits;
- Develop and implement strategies to resolve state tax controversy issues;
- Opportunity to support US international tax planning and M&A projects;
- Coordinate with SMEs to consider impact of legislative and other relevant changes to state tax audits.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to gather information to construct comprehensive responses;
- A demonstrated track record of leading successful projects and conflict resolution.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills;
- Detailed problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Positive interpersonal skills;
- Desire to learn new skills; and ability to work as a part of a larger group.