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Warner Bros. Discovery Payroll Tax Director in Burbank, California
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role
We are looking for a Payroll Tax Director to lead our employment tax audits and be the main point of contact when liaising with tax authorities. The scope of the role will be primarily California and US focused, with international exposure. Reporting to the Employment Tax Lead, the role sits within the Global Tax Team and will require strong relationship building with Payroll teams and other internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong audit experience with tax authorities, be comfortable identifying and mitigating risk areas, familiar with solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement. This is a new role, so a flexibility and willingness to deal with a variety of employment tax issues and in various jurisdictions as required is essential. Where these matters require further expertise, the person can engage with external advisors to bring resolution.
Your Role Accountabilities
Lead and manage payroll tax audits, ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local tax laws and regulations
Act as main point of contact with tax authorities, responding to and resolving tax notices and inquiries
Advise on and execute changes to payroll tax processes and procedures, working in partnership with Payroll, Production and Procure to Pay teams
Manage third-party advisors to obtain expertise in foreign jurisdictions
Support the Employment Tax Leadership with employment tax advisory matters
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work experience as an Employment Tax specialist or in a similar role
Payroll company or accounting firm experience preferred
International work experience preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in accounting or related field
CPA preferred
US employment tax knowledge is required and global employment tax experience is highly desirable
Strong report writing and negotiating skills
Good communication skills and proven ability to develop strong professional relationships with internal and external parties.
Experienced in problem solving and ability to apply sound judgement in making challenging decisions
High level of attention to detail
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,350.00 - $234,650.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.