Job Description
Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.
With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.
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About the Role:
The Tax Director / Senior Director will lead all aspects of the company’s income tax function, including income tax compliance and accounting, tax planning, forecasting, income tax audits, and consult on tax strategy.
This role requires a leader with deep experience in ASC 740 tax provision, GAAP financial reporting, legal entity restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, cash tax forecasting, and building scalable tax processes and teams.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced tax leader who can partner closely with the Vice President of Tax and other senior leaders in finance, accounting, legal, operating units, and external advisors to ensure compliance, improve efficiency, and support strategic business initiatives.
What You'll Do:
• Lead and manage internal income tax staff and external tax consultants.
• Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions and related financial statement disclosures in compliance with ASC 740 and GAAP.
• Direct tax compliance activities, including review and filing of federal, state, local, and international tax returns, while ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage tax forecasting processes, including estimated cash taxes, effective tax rate forecasting, and consolidated and stand-alone entity tax projections.
• Partner with accounting and financial reporting teams to support timely SEC and other financial reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong tax controls, documentation, and compliance with SOX and internal control requirements.
• Assist in tax planning and structuring initiatives related to M&A, legal entity rationalization, capital restructuring, and operational efficiency.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce close timelines, and standardize tax processes across the organization.
• Oversee tax audits, controversy matters, reserve analysis, and negotiations with taxing jurisdictions.
Do You Have:
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting required. Master’s Degree with a concentration in tax preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Significant progressive tax leadership experience.
• Extensive experience with income tax accounting, ASC 740, GAAP reporting, and public-company tax disclosures.
• Experience in publicly traded companies and complex, multi-entity organizations.
• Background in industries such as manufacturing, technology, healthcare, energy, telecommunications, or other complex corporate environments.
Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%
Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier
The starting compensation range for this job is $112,600 to $150,800.
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Our Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.
