Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for nine consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, executive search, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.  Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. 

OVERVIEW

CAA are seeking a Direct Tax Manager as a newly created role to join our growing Tax Team in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK direct tax advisory and compliance, with a willingness to build up their exposure and knowledge of international direct taxes. This is a varied role, supporting the Director of International Tax with the coordination of external reporting requirements for the International CAA business and assisting the Director of International Tax with tax advice on ad-hoc issues, as well as specific projects.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with the Director of International Tax to provide tax advice to the business on specific projects and on an ad-hoc basis.
• Co-ordination of direct tax compliance processes, including reviewing filings prepared by external advisors.
• Review of tax accounting provisions for financial statements.
• Preparation of management accounting tax provisions and liaison with Finance teams regarding this.
• Monitoring UK corporation tax quarterly payments on account, UK group relief position and UK CFC position.
• Assistance with the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation, CbCR and Pillar 2 requirements.
• Review of controls and processes impacting tax accounting arrangements, assistance in documentation and identification of improvements and efficiencies.
• Liaison with Payroll on taxation of employee benefits, P11Ds and PSA.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a multinational company ideally in a direct tax function, or from a tax or accounting advisory firm.
• ACA, CTA or equivalent is preferred.
• Some exposure to UK Employment Taxes would be beneficial.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must have strong communication skills and be comfortable dealing with a variety of stakeholders, both Finance and non-Finance.
• Positive can-do attitude.

Please provide complete and legible information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Creative Artists Agency, UK Limited (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy and maternity or any other legally-recognized protected basis under UK law.

The Company also complies with applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening.  Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.