Tax Director
Job Description
CoStar Group Company Intro:
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
Role Description:
CoStar Group is continuing to acquire and grow at a rapid pace and is now in need of a Tax Director to support the ever evolving and growing needs of such a diverse company. The Tax Director will be responsible for obtaining and analyzing information necessary to meet the tax accounting and compliance requirements of CoStar Group. Working with individuals within the company as well as outside advisers, the Tax Director will be actively involved in the preparation of the tax provision and related disclosures as well as income and indirect tax returns. The Tax Director will report to the Senior Director, Tax.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with quarterly and annual ASC 740 financial reporting for domestic and international entities including preparation of effective tax rate, current/deferred income taxes and valuation allowance issues
- Assist with preparation of U.S. federal, state income and franchise tax returns, estimates and extensions
- Perform tax research and planning regarding various tax issues
- Work with Accounting Department to ensure capture of information as required for tax accounting and compliance
- Maintain tax accounts including required reconciliations
- Assist in resolution of federal, state, and local tax notices and audits
- Assist with indirect tax filings: sales and use, personal property, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of tax accounting requirements under U.S. GAAP
- Experience with tax research tools
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Solid workpaper technique and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work on multiple projects
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or related from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College
- A track record of commitment to prior employers
- 12+ years of corporate tax experience
- Progressive responsibility in tax accounting and/or tax compliance in public accounting or private industry
- ASC 740 experience
- Experience with OneSource Tax Provision a plus
- Experience with Oracle a plus
What’s in it for you?
When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
- Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
- Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
- Commuter and parking benefits
- 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
- Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
- Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This position offers a base salary range of $152,000 - $206,000, based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous benefits plan.
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
What We Do
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is the provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and marketing services.