Director - Corporate Tax

Subaru•Camden, NJ

1d•$200,000 - $345,000•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 supporting and developing global tax strategies. The Director manages domestic federal and multi-state tax audits and negotiates closing settlements for Subaru’s U.S. companies. The role develops and implements internal tax policy and planning strategies to protect and leverage company assets while optimizing effective tax rates within applicable tax laws. The Director contributes to a global valuation study and the development and implementation of cross-border strategies. This includes reviewing transfer pricing documentation prepared by external international legal counsel and participating in strategic planning with the Japanese parent company, its U.S. group, and external tax counsel. The role also oversees tax governance and compliance, advises executive management on tax matters and legislative developments, manages and develops staff, and leads projects to design and implement business and tax solutions. The position is based at Subaru of America’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. The role is nonexempt and full-time, with a recruiting base salary range of $200,000–$345,000 per year and bonus eligibility.

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; experience with Japan is preferred.
Extensive experience with federal and state audits and appeals.
Strong experience with consolidated federal and combined state returns across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience with business operations in all fifty states.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with executive management, outside legal counsel, the IRS, and other government agencies.
Excellent research and legal reasoning skills.

Nice To Haves

Specialization in international business transactions involving Japan.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a global valuation study and develop and implement cross-border tax strategies.
Review and coordinate transfer pricing documentation studies performed by external international legal counsel.
Participate in strategic planning with the Japanese parent company, its U.S. group, and external tax counsel to optimize transfer pricing methods for the parent’s U.S. companies.
Manage IRS federal tax audits and appeals and oversee multi-state tax audits and appeals.
Advocate for the U.S. Holding Company and its subsidiaries, defend tax-return positions, and support those positions through analysis and research of applicable laws, court decisions, and administrative rulings.
Manage tax governance, including preparation and filing of U.S. consolidated income tax and state income tax returns.
Work with outside tax consultants on U.S. and Japan tax initiatives.
Direct external federal, state, and international compliance teams.
Provide tax resolutions to executive management for tax disputes and negotiate directly with tax authorities to resolve significant disputes.
Develop corporate tax policies for all tax matters and company operations, including proposed business transactions and mergers.
Research and analyze tax laws and recommend tax positions to executive management for current and prospective operations.
Serve as lead tax advisor to the U.S. Holding Company and its 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.
Oversee the tax compliance function and deliver compliance assurances for international, federal, and state filings.
Manage and develop staff, provide research and training guidance, keep staff informed about current tax legislation, and recruit, train, and develop a high-quality tax team.
Foster continuous improvement and a dedicated team focused on high-quality service.