Senior Tax Analyst - Provision

Company:  Gen Digital
Location: Plano
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives.
If this sounds like you-Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow-join us!
About the Role:
We are hiring a Principal Tax Specialist
This is a flexible hybrid role; the person must be within commutable distance to our Plano office (3 days at least in the office weekly)
The tax team is a vital part of Gen's broader CFO organization comprised of a diverse and talented group of professionals, managing tax provision, compliance, planning and controversy. We collaborate cross-functionally with many departments including Legal, FP&A, Controllership and the Gen executive team. We are adaptive, committed to working hard and having fun while maintaining a culture of work-life balance.
Responsibilities:

  • Prepare key aspects of ASC 740 global income tax provision calculations for quarterly and annual SEC filings including but not limited to GAAP & Non-GAAP effective tax rate, ASC 718 calculations, tax reserves related to uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10 & FAS 5), valuation allowance, forecast of the AETR, cash tax rate, accounts reconciliation, quarterly analytics, journal entries, footnote disclosures, etc.
  • Research complex tax issues and draft tax memorandum for documentation
  • Monitor tax legislation and accounting standard updates and perform relevant tax impact analysis
  • Maintain an appropriate level of internal control and documentation on a quarterly basis to maintain SOX compliance
  • Support the tax department, while gaining valuable experience, in tax compliance, tax audits, international taxation, transfer pricing, etc.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement; leverage automation to drive efficiency, both independently and through collaboration with other tax and finance teams
  • Cross collaboration within the organization with respect to tax needs
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA a plus
  • 3+ years of combined corporate tax experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or industry
  • Strong knowledge of ASC 740/FIN 48 preferred
Bonus Skills and Attributes:
  • Adaptable in a dynamic and flexible environment
  • Curiosity, desire to learn, and embrace of a growth mindset
  • Passionate about challenging and enhancing the status quo
  • Experience leveraging technology tools to drive process improvements
  • Team-oriented with the ability to build and foster professional relationships within a global organization

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Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency.
Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws.
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
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