Senior Principal, Corporate Tax (Legal)

SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply:

• You are a self-starter.
• You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a strong work ethic.
• You are passionate and driven to achieve results.
• You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve.

You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference.

If you are ready to make an impact, join our team!

Your Next Career Opportunity – Senior Principal, Corporate Tax

This Director position manages and oversees the filing and preparation of tax returns and tax related issues for US subsidiaries and activities and certain international subsidiaries.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Review quarterly and annual REIT compliance tests and identify potential issues and solve issues to ensure REIT compliance. Manage the preparation and filing of the REIT and corporate federal and state tax returns.
• Manage federal and state information requests, audits and notices.
• Review and assist in preparing the income tax provision and related tax footnote in the SEC filings as well as any stand-alone reporting obligations.
• Continuously build on technical competence by keeping up to date on trends and tax developments and working with our service providers.
• Develop income tax policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing standards and manage all aspects of transfer pricing including cost sharing agreements and other intercompany charges.
• Review and prepare tax modeling of potential acquisitions
• Review earnings and profit calculations and Country by Country reporting obligations.
• Monitor case law and tax legislation, and advise of the potential impact any changes may have on the Company. Create and maintain detailed documentation around domestic and certain international tax regimes and tax mitigation strategies used for tax planning and ensure that the company is in compliance.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ a talented and diverse group of high performing team members.
• Provide oversight and direction to team members in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, including overseeing new team member onboarding and providing career development planning and growth opportunities.
• Empower team members to take ownership of their job and goals. Delegate responsibilities as needed and provide routine constructive feedback on performance.
• Create a culture that is consistent with the organization's focus on team member engagement and that aligns with the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Lead team members using a performance management and development focused approach to assist in goal setting, two-way feedback, and performance development planning.
• Lead team members to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.

What You'll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, specialization in Tax preferred;
  • and 10+ years Corporate Tax experience, in the Tax department of either a publicly held company or an accounting firm.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

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