Corporate Tax Director

SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. Were also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We're always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.

What you get to do:

The Corporate Tax Director needs to be a dynamic and experienced leader who is able to pivot between overall business perspectives and hands-on management. This position will be responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining United Parks & Resorts' tax strategy and policy to complement business operations and initiatives. This individual will manage all outside tax advisors and oversee and be the key liaison for a variety of tax functions across the company. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.

• Management and oversight of all national tax-related activity, including income taxes, sales and use taxes, property taxes and other domestic taxes
• Tax planning and strategic initiatives
• Corporate tax accounting in accordance with accounting standards
• Management of tax compliance and filings
• Management and oversight of domestic tax-related audits
• Maintenance of tax-related controls in compliance with SOX 404
• Lead and oversee the Company's risk management activities including relationships with brokers.
• Forecast future cash needs to ensure Company's daily cash requirements are met
• Ensure that the department follows all the standard rules and policies
• Lead efforts for any debt transactions
• Maintain relationships with credit rating agencies
• Other special projects and tax related research

What it takes to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Tax
• Master's degree in Accounting or MBA
• Certified Public Accountant
• 7 or more years of corporate tax and/or public accounting experience, preferably in the tax department of a medium to large publicly-traded company
• Significant direct experience related to complex tax environments achieved through increasing levels of requisite career experience and exposure in a corporate tax setting
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Tax regulations
• Robust understanding of international and multi-state structuring and transfer pricing analysis
• Ability to lead tax planning processes and other strategic initiatives at a companywide level
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization, as well as with external advisors
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a team environment
• Excellent analytical, financial, and mathematical skills with attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

This position will routinely work with varying levels of management at both the corporate office and the parks.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.