Director - Corporate Tax

Subaru•Camden, NJ

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Subaru of America is seeking a leader for its multi-discipline tax function and a key member of an international team that supports and develops global tax strategies. The Director will manage domestic federal and multi-state tax audits, negotiate settlements, and develop and implement internal tax policies and planning strategies that protect and leverage company assets while optimizing effective tax rates within applicable tax laws. The role supports a global valuation study and cross-border strategies, including coordinating transfer pricing documentation and participating in strategic planning with the Japanese parent company, its U.S. group, and external tax counsel. The Director oversees tax governance and compliance, advises executive management on tax matters and legislative developments, resolves disputes with tax authorities, and leads and develops the tax team. The position is based at Subaru's headquarters in Camden, New Jersey, in the Greater Philadelphia area. It is hybrid, with remote work two days per week (Wednesdays and Fridays) after 90 days.

Requirements

Master's degree in taxation.
At least 12 years of experience.
Demonstrated leadership across international, federal, and state tax disciplines.
Specialization in international business transactions.
Extensive experience with federal and state audits and appeals.
Strong experience with consolidated federal and combined state tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience with business operations in all 50 states.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with executive management, outside legal counsel, the IRS, and other government agencies.
Excellent research and legal reasoning skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience specializing in international business transactions involving Japan is preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to global valuation studies and the development and implementation of cross-border strategies.
Review and coordinate transfer pricing documentation studies performed by external international legal counsel.
Participate in strategic planning meetings involving the Japanese parent company, its U.S. group, and external tax counsel to optimize transfer pricing methods.
Manage IRS federal tax audits and appeals processes.
Oversee multi-state tax audits and appeals.
Advocate for the U.S. Holding Company and subsidiaries by defending tax-return positions with analysis and research of applicable laws, court decisions, and administrative rulings.
Manage tax governance, including preparation and filing of U.S. consolidated income tax returns and state income tax returns.
Work with outside tax consultants on tax initiatives in the U.S. and Japan.
Direct external federal, state, and international compliance teams.
Provide business and tax resolutions to executive management on tax disputes.
Negotiate directly with tax authorities to resolve significant tax disputes.
Develop corporate tax policies covering all tax types, company operations, and proposed business transactions or mergers.
Research and analyze tax laws and recommend tax positions to executive management for current and prospective operations.
Ensure tax policies protect and leverage company assets and optimize effective tax rates.
Serve as lead tax advisor to the U.S. Holding Company and U.S. subsidiaries on general tax and non-compliance-related issues.
Advise executive management on corporate strategies and report on new or pending legislative developments.
Monitor federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations and take appropriate action to minimize taxable income or maximize taxable loss.
Inform executive management about the impact of proposed and pending legislation on business proposals and transactions.
Manage projects to design, develop, and implement business and tax solutions.
Deliver compliance assurances for international, federal, and state filings and oversee the tax compliance function.
Manage and develop staff, including guiding technical tax meeting participation, research, and training, and ensuring staff are current on tax legislation.
Foster continuous improvement, recruit and develop the tax team, and promote high-quality tax services.