Tax Analyst - MLS

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Overview

Major League Soccer (MLS) seeks a Tax Analyst to provide tax compliance support for the League. Ideal candidates will have experience in a partnership tax environment. Domestic corporate tax experience is a plus.

This position will have the opportunity to assist in developing and implementing tax strategies at the League level. In addition, it will also assist in liaising with member clubs to ensure consistency at the partner level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and organize the tax workpapers to be provided to the service providers
• Proactively interact and work closely with team members to gather information for tax return process
• Detailed review of workpapers and tax extensions/ returns from service providers. Closely monitoring status and their progress on federal, state, and local tax return process for the league.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly and annual income and excise tax returns for certain states and international jurisdictions
• Assist with international tax compliance issues for subsidiaries in Canada, the Netherlands, & Luxembourg, and all other cross border tax matters
• Assist with resolving several open tax audits at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Assist with the Form 1099, Form 1042 compliance process
• Ensure proper compliance with foreign, federal, state, and local law as it relates to foreign payments and receipts based on various business deals
• Identify value-add and improvement opportunities in streamlining the tax process
• Developing and maintaining a good relationship with finance team members and extended to the members of the clubs. Respond to related queries in a timely manner.
• Opportunity to participate in various other special projects as necessary
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and other non-standard work hours closer to busy season to meet internal/ external deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA required; MST is a plus
• 1-2 years of recent experience in public accounting tax practice in a partnership environment
• A good understanding of tax compliance and tax research areas
• Broad knowledge of partnership tax compliance and tax accounting desired
• Knowledge of SALT tax compliance is a plus

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail
• Action-oriented and self-starter with an ability to work independently
• Ability to apply organizational performance management process to monitor projects and deliver results that exceed
• Ability to work to achieve goals while overcoming obstacles and/or planning for contingencies
• Strong passion or sense of urgency about reaching targets
• Detailed self-assurance of work against required quality standards before submitting for review
• Unquestioned ethics, integrity, intellectual honesty, and sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to occasionally work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays according to the needs of the business
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $65,000 - $85,000 based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, generous PTO, and a hybrid office/remote work schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel creativity, strengthen connections, and cultivate a vibrant workplace. As a result, employees are required to work from an MLS office at least four days a week. We understand the value of balance, so employees also have the flexibility of working remotely on Fridays, along with the option to take up to two additional remote flex days each month.

At Major League Soccer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to compete in the marketplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are dedicated to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the job application or interview process, essential job functions, and other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please contact us to request it.