Manager – State and Local Tax (SALT) & Indirect Tax Reporting

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented tax professional to join our team as Manager of State and Local Tax (SALT) and Indirect Tax Reporting. In this role, you will partner closely with the Vice President of Tax to lead the Company's state and local income tax compliance efforts, while also collaborating with the Director of Tax on tax research and controversy matters.

This position offers the opportunity to provide strategic, ad-hoc research and advisory support across indirect tax and information reporting, all within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting, brings strong technical expertise, and is energized by solving complex tax challenges in a rapidly evolving industry.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the Vice President-Tax to manage the state and local income tax compliance calendar and all recurring and non-recurring state and local income tax functions.
• Reviewing state and local income tax returns, indirect tax returns, estimated tax payments, and extensions prepared in-house (by junior staff) and the Company's external accounting firm; and ensuring the timely and accurate filing and remittance of all state and local income tax filings.
• Assisting the Director-Tax with tax controversy matters, including responding to state and local income tax notices and supporting the Director-Tax in the management and administration of income tax audits.
• Providing advice on an ad-hoc basis to internal departments across the organization on a variety of indirect tax matters, including, but not limited to, sales and use, live entertainment, hotel occupancy taxes, and information reporting.
• Reviewing the tax provisions of license and other legal agreements and vendor contracts, to identify and make recommendations regarding potential sales and use, withholding, and other tax issues.
• Monitoring developments in tax laws, regulations, administrative guidance, and judicial interpretations; assessing their impact to the Company; and providing recommendations accordingly.
• Assisting the Director-Tax in ad-hoc research projects, including researching federal, state, and local tax issues, analyzing statutory and regulatory guidance, and preparing written summary analyses and recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in taxation or related field
• 5+ years of prior relevant experience in public accounting or corporate tax
• The ability to leverage strong tax research and project management skills
• Master's Degree in taxation or related field – Preferred
• 2+ years of prior relevant leadership experience Leadership – Preferred
• Experience working with CorpTax, Oracle EPM/ERP/ARCS – Preferred
• Gaming, hospitality, or entertainment industry experience - Preferred

The perks and benefits include:

• Health & Income Protection Benefits (For eligible employees)
• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Various programs and networking opportunities to help you get promoted
• Access to a variety of company Hotel, Food and Beverage, Retail, and Entertainment Discounts
• Free parking
• Free access to our employee fitness center
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community