The candidate will report to the Tax Director, based in Nashville and serve the primary role of managing the HarperCollins global tax function. Ideal candidate must be willing to manage and assist on a wide range of tasks critical to the effective operation of the HarperCollins tax organization and offer hands-on support in completing key job duties including global tax compliance, tax forecasting, transfer pricing, tax planning and research, indirect tax, as well as tax accounting and audit activities. The candidate must have a broad range of experience and demonstrate excellent analytical skills, be detail oriented and well organized.

• Manage the preparation of the quarterly and annual income tax provision process including the roll-forward of deferred taxes schedules  
• Have responsibility for and manage the accurate and timely preparation of all HarperCollins U.S. tax filings related to company’s domestic and foreign operations, including all related quarterly estimated taxes
• Manage and review of the annual state income tax apportionment workpapers and process, including all state estimated income tax payments and accruals  
• Assist in the management related to the preparation of foreign income tax returns
• Review and be responsible for the maintenance of all tax account mapping and management of the CorpTax compliance software
• Actively engage in forecasting as well as actual tax submissions to News Corporation including global cash taxes analysis by legal entity
• Review tax account analysis and monthly income tax account roll forwards of both U.S. and foreign operations
• Assist in working with the HarperCollins Tax Director in managing outside advisors in connection with key strategic projects and tax planning initiatives on an as needed basis
• Manage and assist with key tax projects including process improvements within tax accounting and compliance environments, including technology
• Provide hands-on support for all HarperCollins domestic, state & local and foreign tax audits and refunds claim process
• Support the indirect tax (Sales & Use, VAT, GST, etc.) reporting process
• Assist in the management of tax issues related to Canada operations
• Provide support for transfer pricing matters, transfer pricing journal entries and cross-border transactions
• Assist and actively participate in the management of the global information reporting process (forms 1042, 1042-S, etc.), including the maintenance and review of all forms W-8 and forms W-9 for all HarperCollins vendors and authors
• Review and manage the HarperCollins fixed asset roll forward schedules and analysis
• Review and manage the annual HarperCollins inter-company transaction schedules

Key Business and Finance Relationships

• News Corporation Tax Group (News Corporation Tax Center of Excellence)
• HarperCollins Financial Planning & Analysis
• HarperCollins Operations Accounting
• Corporate Treasury (HarperCollins & News Corporation)
• Mergers & Acquisitions (HarperCollins & News Corporation)
• Internal/External Auditors and Third-party advisors, including Genpact

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience with a blend of public accounting and corporate tax experience
• Broad understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting rules and pronouncements
• Preparation and review experience with U.S. federal, state and foreign income tax return compliance, global tax forecasting and budgeting
• Exposure to U.S. and international tax audits (income tax, VAT, transfer pricing)
• Solid technical tax research experience with an eagerness to learn
• CPA license is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word as well as other software applications
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Corptax tax compliance software
• Excellent written and verbal and communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management as well as part of the News Corporation Global Tax Team
• Able to work in a deadline driven environment and successfully multi-task

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books.  When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$110,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.     

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.