at Lumen in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
In this role you will have responsibility for advanced tax planning functions for the Company. You will work with other Tax leaders to develop the domestic and global tax strategy, and support and influence the company’s overall long-term business plans by recommending tax efficient structures. You will have oversight of significant tax planning and special projects. This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Global Tax.
Location
This role has been designated as fully-remote.
The Main Responsibilities
+ Develops and implements strategies and executes those tactical efforts necessary to maximize financial statement tax benefits, increase after tax cash flows, or mitigate tax exposures.
+ Develops and implements strategic tax planning ideas and opportunities that will minimize the impact of income taxes on the Company’s bottom line through effective planning, audit management, risk management, documentation, and research.
+ Support M&A, divestiture, internal restructuring, and capital markets activity, including due diligence, structure alternatives, and negotiation of agreements.
+ Support issues arising from recent divestitures, including issues arising from transaction tax services agreements and other disputes.
+ Keep abreast U.S. federal and state tax legislation that could impact business operations, including interpreting and modeling the impact to the Company.
+ Advise on, interpret, and negotiate tax provisions of commercial contracts and agreements.
+ Coordinate with tax compliance to ensure that all income and transaction tax return elections, disclosures, and accounting and reporting methods are accurately prepared, timely filed, and well-documented.
+ Evaluating and pursuing various tax incentives and credits at the federal, state, and local level, and ensure appropriate documentation and compliance with legal requirements.
+ Support tax audit and controversy activities, development of tax models to analyze the impact of tax strategies, changes in tax laws and potential transactions, and financial reporting and forecasting of the company’s global tax contingencies for ASC 740 and FAS 5.
+ Coordinate with other tax workstream leads to ensure proper tax reporting and support cash tax forecasting process.
+ Manage outside tax service providers and counsel.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required
+ J.D.
+ 10 years of corporate income tax related experience in combination of high-tech public companies, law firm and Big Four audit firms
+ Extensive U.S. Federal and State income and transaction tax knowledge
+ Extensive experience in identifying, analyzing, and communicating complex tax issues and their impact on the company and its operations to key stakeholders, and executive leader
Preferred
+ CPA, LL.M or MBA
+ Public company experience
Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee’s primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.
Location Based Pay Ranges
$150380 – $200500 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$158290 – $211050 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$166210 – $221610 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$174120 – $232160 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
As with the pay range variety that’s based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.
Requisition #: 333775
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
Salary Range
Salary Min :
150380
Salary Max :
232160
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
