Director, Tax

Director of Tax (Tampa, FL)

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTS TO: CFO, Yankee Global Enterprises LLC

JOB STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt

 
 Description:

Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business. 

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Director of Tax to support the tax compliance and planning needs of a multi-entity and family office.  This role will be responsible for preparation and coordinating with applicable advisors in review of partnership, trust, and individual tax filings; managing investor-level tax communications; and working with advisors to provide proactive tax planning for business operations and individuals. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and, as applicable, review approximately 200 federal and state tax returns across multiple entities and individuals, plus extensions, estimates, and other form filings
• Assist in quarterly and year-end tax planning, ensure tax-sensitive transactions are accurately captured in financials, and prepare and manage federal and state estimate payments and related documentation
• Continuously review state nexus and nonresident withholding rules to ensure compliance
• Monitor multiple investment life cycles and tax basis
• Respond to federal and state income tax, trust, gift, estate, payroll, and sales tax audits, and coordinate resolution with external advisors
• Calculate tax distributions
• Communicate with external and internal partners and investors regarding K-1s, allocations and tax questions
• Analyze trust distributions for optimal tax planning
• Complete annual cost segregation analysis for four business entities
• Assist with payroll issues and general consulting as needed 
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience: 

• 7+ years of direct experience with partnership returns and high-net-worth individual returns
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; Master’s degree a plus
• Certified Public Accountant desired (but not required) 
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain tax complications to a non-tax audience
• High level of organization and attention to detail, with an ability to multi-task and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external advisors

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.