Who We Are
Authentic is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform. Authentic elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. We are a Lifestyle and Entertainment platform comprising value-driving business models and global brands. Authentic creates sustainable revenue streams through brand development, strategic partnerships and digital innovation.
Why Authentic
You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What you'll do
As the Senior Tax Analyst, you'll assist the tax and finance teams with all aspects of Authentic's tax compliance, provision, audit, and planning matters. Reporting directly to the Senior Tax Manager at Authentic's NYC headquarters, you'll partner cross-functionally with internal colleagues and external advisors to facilitate timely and efficient compliance, mitigate risk, and implement strategic planning.
What you'll be working on

• Collaboratively assist Authentic's internal tax team and Big 4 tax preparers/advisors with preparation and filing of the Company's domestic and international income tax returns, along with related investor reporting
• Maintain Authentic's tax compliance calendar to support timely filing of quarterly estimates, extensions, and tax filings, which include multiple federal Forms 1065 and 1120, numerous SALT partnership and corporate income/franchise, foreign entity, state/local gross receipts, and indirect tax returns
• Gather information from cross-functional colleagues, compile business, financial, and tax data, and prepare schedules supporting the Company's tax compliance and FIN 48/ASC 740 tax provision
• Prepare workpapers and forms for non-income tax filings including Washington B&O, Ohio CAT, sales/use, NYC CRT, and related documents such as transaction tax exemption certificates
• Track federal/SALT tax audit notices and assist with responding to information document requests (IDRs)
• Coordinate with the finance team to ensure tax payments are properly recorded in the general ledger
• Assist with preparation of tax trial balances to facilitate calculation of quarterly/annual tax provisions
• Support preparation of the income tax footnote and related financial statement tax disclosures
• Conduct research to support the Company's tax positions and monitor legislative/regulatory changes regarding various areas, including transfer pricing, nexus, WHT, FTC, amortization/depreciation, and ECI

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field - MST, CPA, and/or MBA a plus
• 2-4 years of tax accounting/compliance experience with a Top 20 national public accounting firm
  • Big 4 background a plus; Tax accounting/compliance experience with tiered partnerships a plus
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional Excel skills with demonstrated capability to learn new software and financial systems
• Highly organized, intellectually curious, collaborative, adaptable, and committed to professional excellence

Primary Location Salary:
$90,000 - $115,000
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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