Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

Under Armour is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its Global Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated, passionate, flexible, and focused individual to join and passionate global tax team.

The main responsibilities of this role are coordinating, gathering, and analyzing the financial information needed to assist with all US and Canada corporate income tax matters including the income tax return compliance processes, ASC740 income tax accounting and reporting, maintaining the tax fixed asset ledgers, analyzing applicable enacted tax laws, and conducting tax research. 

The Senior Tax Accountant will report to the Senior Manager of Global Tax.
 

Your Impact

• Preparing  book to tax adjustments and deliverables to be provided to the Company’s third-party tax preparer for US and Canada corporate income, gross receipts, and franchise tax return compliance 
• Managing the day-to-day compliance process with external tax preparers
• Reviewing tax returns drafted by the Company’s third-party tax preparer
• Preparing and filing quarterly US and Canada income tax installments
• Preparing the ASC 740 income tax provisions for US and Canada entities, including uncertain tax position (UTP/FIN48) reserve determinations and documentation
• Preparing tax disclosures and footnotes for the SEC Form 10-K and 10-Q
• Supporting quarterly reviews and annual audits with our external public accounting firm for ASC 740 provisions and tax structuring projects
• Managing state and local corporate income and franchise tax audits
• Managing federal and state tax depreciation books within the SAP ERP system
• Overseeing correspondences with federal, state, and local jurisdictions and resolving tax issues
• Assisting in quarterly, annual, and long-term effective tax rate planning and forecasting
• Assisting with federal and state income tax planning projects
• Performing tax research relating to specific tax issues or tax planning opportunities 
• Serving as a resource and developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders with an emphasis on Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Human Resources, Payroll, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, external tax advisors and other internal departments
• Executing on high priority assignments and projects efficiently and accurately 
• Responding to sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• This role does not have direct employee supervision responsibility
• May include training employees and/or consultants relative to certain projects
• Oversight of external tax advisors and consultants

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ASC 740 income tax accounting, including understanding of UTP/FIN48 required
• Knowledge of a multi-state income tax and franchise tax compliance, including unitary, combined, and consolidated filing rules and apportionment
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to express facts and ideas in writing in a clear and organized manner; listen effectively and clarify information as needed
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various departments
• Detail oriented and ability to work independently and efficiently
• Ability to be flexible and prioritize/manage multiple initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• BS or MS in Accounting or equivalent required
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience or a mix of public tax accounting and corporate tax department experience preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus
• Experience with OneSource tax provision or comparable software preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and tax research software (CCH, RIA or equivalent) required
• Experience with bridging and analyzing financial data for tax specific needs
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred
• Experience in fixed asset federal and state depreciation book maintenance and the ability to properly apply federal and multi-state depreciation rules
• Experience or ability to manage state and local income and franchise tax audits
• Proficiency in research of tax laws, rules and regulations and apply to specific scenarios
• Experience with Power Bi/Power Query/Alteryx preferred

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore office.
• Return to Work Designation: 3 days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote. 
• Travel: N/A
• Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

 $79,810.00 - $109,739.30 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.