Manager Income & Franchise Tax

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Income & Franchise Tax (M2)

For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager, Income & Franchise Tax serves a key role in the preparation and review of the Company's federal, state, local, and international tax compliance, tax accounting, REIT qualification testing, tax planning initiatives, and income tax audits. The position assists in developing income tax strategy including process improvements and automation and will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, and external advisors to ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws while supporting the strategic objectives of the Company.  The successful candidate will possess strong technical tax expertise, tax compliance and tax accounting experience, awareness of REIT taxation, and the ability to meet recurring tax deadlines while advancing special projects. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns, franchise tax returns, gross receipts tax filings, and related work papers.
• Oversee quarterly estimated tax payments and extension calculations.

• Complete quarterly and annual REIT qualification testing, including income, asset, and distribution requirements.
• Assist with analyzing and documenting significant transactions for REIT compliance purposes.

• Actively participate in the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process including current and deferred tax calculations, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and effective tax rate analyses.
• Support preparation of SEC disclosures, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Coordinate internal controls and SOX compliance activities relating to income taxes.
• Ensure accurate tax account reconciliations and documentation standards.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare technical memoranda documenting conclusions.

• Manage responses to tax notices and information requests from taxing authorities.

• Identify opportunities to reduce tax risk and improve tax efficiency.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and evaluate the impact on the Company. 

• Advance automation initiatives and technology solutions to improve efficiency and controls.
• Clearly communicate with internal and external stakeholders.   
• Ability to earn the trust of stakeholders and interact with others while exhibiting high levels of the Crown Castle values.
• Promote continuous process improvement and best practices across the tax function.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, tax or related

Experience Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of tax and accounting experience with an emphasis in income tax or related tax experience
• CPA certification preferred, but not required

Expectations

• Well-developed knowledge of federal and state income tax rules as well as experience with ASC 740 income tax accounting and public company SEC reporting
• REIT experience is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding Excel skills and experience with data management and ERP systems
• Prior staff supervision experience preferred

Organizational Relationship

Reports to:  Director – Income & Franchise Tax

Title(s) of direct reports: Tax Accountant

Where You Will Work
This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday.  On Fridays, teammates have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel. 

YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.

We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

Compensation
The salary range offered for this position is $111800 - $153700 annually. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.

Additional Information
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.