Assistant Director, Tax Reporting and Compliance

Sony•Culver City, CA

5d•$175,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en. POSITION SUMMARY Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking an Assistant Director, Tax Reporting and Compliance for the Global Tax Office located in Culver City, CA. This role will focus on the Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) segment. This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 3-4 days per week in the Culver City, CA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in corporate tax accounting, compliance, and/or tax provision preparation, preferably in a large multinational company and/or a public accounting firm
Comprehensive knowledge and technical competence in book-to-tax accounting, as well as federal and state income tax concepts applicable to multinational organizations, is essential
Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and proven capability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven dynamic environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CorpTax compliance software and OneSource Tax Provision required
Must be authorized to work unrestricted within the United States

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or Masters in Tax preferred
Knowledge of IFRS a plus
Experience within the Entertainment industry preferred
Working knowledge of BPC/SAP preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and review corporate, state and partnership tax returns for the Sony Pictures Segment
Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provision calculation in accordance with IAS 12; computation of book to tax differences; tracking of deferred taxes inventory; tax account analysis and reconciliations; assist with effective tax rate reconciliation and other analysis of income tax amounts including preparation of tax-related journal entries for Sony Pictures Segment
Compute and maintain various Federal and state tax attributes schedules
Understand IFRIC23(FIN48) Positions, update and analyze the impact of IFRIC23(FIN48) reserves to the Company’s US federal tax attributes
Prepare tax forecast, budget, and cash flow for Sony Pictures Segment
Analyze and support on matters related to US international considerations including foreign-source income, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits and withholding taxes
Compile sub-consolidated tax return workpapers as well as income tax packages, elections, and disclosures for Sony Pictures entities
Work closely with the accounting, finance, and legal teams at Sony Pictures on tax-related matters
Monitor U.S. tax developments and related international rules impacting US filings, including OECD BEPS/Pillar Two to assess impacts on the business and assist with related reporting requirements
Assist with consolidated/combined Federal/State filing audits; handling of all standalone Federal/State audits
Identify and support process improvement initiatives within the tax provision and compliance operations to enhance efficiency through the implementation of innovative solutions and collaboration with other tax specialty groups
Proactively manage and maintain provision and compliance deadlines
Assist in special tax projects as needed
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

Benefits

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)