Senior Manager, International Tax & Special Projects

Magna International•Troy, MI

About The Position

What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape. Job Responsibilities: What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape. Job Responsibilities: Strategic Tax Planning & Transactions Lead international tax planning initiatives with both US and cross-border implications. Research tax implications of return filing positions and prepare file documentation with the applicable facts, analysis, and citations to relevant authority to defend such positions on exam. Lead US Tax Team involvement in external M&A and internal restructurings and planning initiatives in collaboration with non-US counterparts as required, to include due diligence, transaction planning, and modeling, making recommendations on tax sections of sale/purchase agreements, and supporting post-closing integration. Oversee project planning, financial modeling, risk assessment, and implementation. Develop business cases and provide oversight on execution. Compliance & Reporting Ensure accurate and timely preparation of international tax filings using OneSource, including: Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 8990–8993, 1042, and 1120F. Manage quarterly and annual international income tax provision, forecasting, and budgeting for inbound and outbound operations. Utilize OneStream for financial data analysis and reporting. Research & Documentation Conduct in-depth research and analysis of international tax issues. Prepare technical memos and maintain audit-ready documentation. Monitor the Tax Press regularly and identify, distill, analyze, and disseminate with the Tax Group developments with actual or potential significance to the organization. Support responses to federal tax authority inquiries and audits. Lead and manage projects and relationships with outside Tax and Legal Advisors. Handle special projects and other duties as assigned. Leadership & Collaboration Mentor and develop tax team members; foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Collaborate with global Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Finance teams to align strategies and share best practices. Communicate complex tax matters clearly to senior leadership and prepare executive-level presentations. Process Improvement Identify and implement process enhancements, including AI and emerging technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, Master’s in Tax or JD preferred.
8–14 years of international tax & M&A experience, ideally in a corporate or Big Four environment.
Strong command of U.S. international tax laws and regulations.
Proficiency in OneSource, OneStream, and Microsoft Office Suite (Power BI a plus).
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and mentor teams.
Deep knowledge of U.S. international tax rules, including: E&P Calculations, Subpart F, Foreign Tax Credit, BEAT, FDII, GILTI, DCL, and interest limitations.
Cross-border financing and repatriation planning.
Familiarity with ASC 740, FIN 48, APB 23, and US GAAP.
Transfer pricing experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of Subchapter C, including M&A, and consolidated return rules; working knowledge of Subchapter K and partnership agreements.
General knowledge of international tax principals, including inbound/outbound taxation and familiarity with US Tax treaties, including mechanics of LOB provisions.
Superior technical writing skills to clearly and concisely present, analyze and document tax positions in memorandums and other written guidance and communications.
Supervise and develop junior team members in accordance with company policies and the Magna Employee’s Charter.
Responsibilities include hiring, training, performance management, and conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

CPA, Master’s in Tax or JD preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Power BI a plus).
Transfer pricing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead international tax planning initiatives with both US and cross-border implications.
Research tax implications of return filing positions and prepare file documentation with the applicable facts, analysis, and citations to relevant authority to defend such positions on exam.
Lead US Tax Team involvement in external M&A and internal restructurings and planning initiatives in collaboration with non-US counterparts as required, to include due diligence, transaction planning, and modeling, making recommendations on tax sections of sale/purchase agreements, and supporting post-closing integration.
Oversee project planning, financial modeling, risk assessment, and implementation.
Develop business cases and provide oversight on execution.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of international tax filings using OneSource, including: Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 8990–8993, 1042, and 1120F.
Manage quarterly and annual international income tax provision, forecasting, and budgeting for inbound and outbound operations.
Utilize OneStream for financial data analysis and reporting.
Conduct in-depth research and analysis of international tax issues.
Prepare technical memos and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Monitor the Tax Press regularly and identify, distill, analyze, and disseminate with the Tax Group developments with actual or potential significance to the organization.
Support responses to federal tax authority inquiries and audits.
Lead and manage projects and relationships with outside Tax and Legal Advisors.
Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.
Mentor and develop tax team members; foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Collaborate with global Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Finance teams to align strategies and share best practices.
Communicate complex tax matters clearly to senior leadership and prepare executive-level presentations.
Identify and implement process enhancements, including AI and emerging technologies.