Scopely is a leading interactive entertainment and mobile games company. We create and publish a diverse portfolio of immersive experiences, based on original and beloved franchises, for casual and core gamers around the world.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform that personalizes gameplay at scale across one of the most diversified portfolios in the west. Recognized in Fast Company’s ‘World’s Most Innovative Companies’ and #2 on Deloitte’s ‘Technology Fast 500’ as one of the fastest-growing companies in North America, Scopely has achieved more than $1 billion in lifetime revenue by creating game experiences that are an important part of people’s lives.
As our global footprint continues to grow, we are seeking a Tax Manager to be an integral part of the Finance and Accounting team. The Tax Manager will support the VP, Global Tax on all aspects of Scopely’s domestic and international tax planning, strategy, compliance, reporting, and risk management. This is a key role in helping to shape the future tax team and global tax strategy.
What you will do:
- Be a contributor on day one in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Prepare or review the quarterly and year-end income tax provision calculations and footnote disclosures in accordance with ASC740
- Manage and partner closely with external resources in the preparation of federal, multi-state, and international tax returns and filings.
- Prepare quarterly tax estimates and ensure timely filing of payments
- Prepare indirect tax filings such as city tax, gross receipts, sales tax, property tax.
- Collaborate with foreign offices to support foreign indirect filings.
- Evaluate, build, and maintain appropriate documentation for tax positions
- Monitor nexus and manage taxability across jurisdictions for various lines of business
- Monitor and research tax issues across jurisdictions. Assess implications of tax legislative changes and US GAAP accounting concepts.
- Recommend and implement tax strategies to minimize cash tax and risk.
- Assist with tax forecasting and cash tax planning
- Manage R&D tax credit study and other tax incentives projects and filings
- Serve as a strong tax partner to the business in driving improvement. Work with other groups to obtain accurate and complete information for tax compliance and planning
- Assist in developing processes to streamline the tax function and aim for efficiency, automation, and high-quality output
- Assist in evaluating and implementing solutions to key initiatives, M&A, ad hoc projects to support business expansion
What you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax
- CPA strongly preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of income tax experience, with strong knowledge of ASC 740 income tax provision and compliance issues related to multinational companies
- Combination of Big 4 experience and industry highly preferred
- Experience with OneSource and Corptax a plus
- Proficiency with CCH, RIA, and other tax research tools
- Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment as well as function with independent responsibilities
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility
- Ability to research, analyze and understand complex issues
- Commitment to self-improvement, organization, and process improvement
- Ability to demonstrate consistent attention to detail and have a high level of accuracy
- Regular, reliable, and predictable performance required
- Resourceful and able to manage shifting priorities
- A desire to take on challenges and grow with the role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Gaming industry experience a plus!
