Manager, Indirect Tax
WWE · Stamford, CT · 6 days ago
AccountingFull-time
The Indirect Tax Manager at WWE is responsible for leading the global indirect tax function, focusing on developing and executing WWE's global tax strategy. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring timely filing and payment of indirect tax returns and payments in all domestic and foreign jurisdictions.
- Managing indirect tax compliance and reporting, collaborating with internal and external partners.
- Working with local tax advisors to file and pay taxes in certain foreign jurisdictions.
- Assisting with talent-related withholding tax matters and reviewing all indirect tax notices and responses to local tax authorities.
- Maintaining compliance with internal controls and reviewing and advising on customer and supplier contracts from an indirect tax perspective.
- Performing tax research to ensure appropriate sales tax rates are applied to various revenue streams, such as events, sponsorships, broadcasts, memberships, and merchandise.
- Reviewing and processing indirect tax journal entries and tax balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Managing US local business licenses and ensuring they are filed and paid on time.
- Assisting with the implementation of new tax policies, strategies, and procedures.
Required experience includes a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with a CPA preferred, and minimum 5-7 years of indirect tax experience in public accounting and/or large multinational corporate tax departments. An in-depth understanding of indirect tax laws and systems, along with proficiency in technical research and audit-ready documentation, are essential. Experience with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.