We're seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in our tax department. Teaming up with the Senior Tax Manager, you'll leverage your expertise in Federal, State, and Local Tax laws to ensure accurate and timely filing of all our tax compliance reports. From personal and real estate property tax filings to sales tax and Form 990, you'll handle it all with precision.

But that's not all – you'll also be a proactive problem-solver, diving into research to resolve tax issues, ironing out valuation snags with local government agencies, and implementing strategies to streamline processes and cut costs. Your ability to communicate these complexities effectively to management will be key. If you're ready to take on this challenge and drive compliance and efficiency, we want to hear from you!

In addition, a VALUES FIT is top priority. Do our values align with yours?  Mission, Beliefs & Values. If so, please read on.

This role will be on-site at our Franklin, TN offices

Here’s just some of what you will be doing daily…

• Provide timely and accurate sales, personal and real estate property tax filings for states assigned and maintain a tax file for each site/state as needed.
• Proactively obtain and file business licenses in cities/counties with this requirement.
• Function as coordinator of the financial information from internal finance departments to outside auditors in preparation of Form 990 and other tax reports as assigned.
• Maintain an active relationship with the Fixed Asset Accountant and Engineering Department.
  • Ensure timely and accurate fixed asset information necessary for property reporting.
  • Resolve any discrepancies between book asset listings and the engineering inventories for a station or translator by requesting an explanation of differences from the Engineering Department.
• Maintain knowledge of each site through the review of lease and acquisition documents. Communicate with Legal, Leasing, and other departments, to obtain additional information necessary for accurate reporting.
• Determine accurate reporting jurisdictions by tying down the exact location for each site. Specifically, verify site locations in Accounting and Property Tax Management Systems with Tableau/Signal Data, assuring the sites listed are correctly reported in the appropriate tax jurisdiction and that we have captured and reported on all appropriate locations.
• Research and resolve tax issues that arise. Proactively communicate issues with Senior Tax Manager, clearly stating the issues, facts, and resolutions. Communicate issues and resolutions to other Finance Team Members as appropriate.
• Reduce taxes by applying for all available Christian or charitable exemptions, where cost/benefit warrants.
• Protest excessively assessed valuation notices by timely protests to assessors if tax savings warrants.
• Follow-up with counties on billing discrepancies and submit all bills for timely payment.
• Manage use of PTMS property tax software for preparation of all returns, and implement additional features contained within this program to improve efficiency, cost savings, and accuracy.
  • Analyze and develop reporting for the finance department; including such things as property subject to tax, assessed values, exempt values and taxes paid and taxes saved.
  • Implement PTMS forecast module for projections and planning.
• Plan strategies to streamline procedures thereby increasing efficiency during the tax return filing season. Review these strategies with the Senior Tax Manager and partner with implementation.
• For annual insurance renewals, prepare:
  • A listing of tower sites, working with engineering.
  • A listing of replacement costs for other equipment locations (broadcasting equipment).
  • A listing of all buildings which are Real Property.
• Monitor EMF’s owned land and studio sites for real property taxes.
  • Insure real property tax bills have been received and paid.
  • Be a prime source of strategic information concerning current property values and details.
• Assist with any tax related filings and research projects as assigned.
• As needed, provide training and day-to-day instruction for temporary help in assisting with the above functions.
• Be aware of new activities within the company which may entail new tax filings and let the Senior Tax manager know of them.

We are looking for a very specific skill set and business acumen. If you can say yes to each of these requirements, then we want to meet you!

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance from a college or university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience working with for-profit/non-profit entities, with the ability to navigate complex tax issues related to these corporate structures and/or filing requirements arising in multi-state environments.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Federal, State, and Local tax laws, regulations, and experience.
• Proven analytical skills with experience applying financial models and methodology to strategic initiatives, analysis, and management.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), MapInfo, Google Earth Pro, RadioSoft, and analytics tools.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, establishing and meeting performance/ministry goals.
• Exhibits versatility and flexibility. Regularly adapts to change while maintaining a cheerful outlook and high productivity.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to represent ministry and executive staff professionally and maintain confidentiality.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. 

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Short/long term disability and life insurance
• Robust 401K with company match
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status.  However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith.  Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”