Senior Tax Manager
About The Position
Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” - supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com. Hitachi America, Ltd. (www.hitachi-america.us) is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager with a strong background in tax provision and tax compliance for a large multinational consolidated group to join the Tax Department located in Santa Clara, CA. The Senior Tax Manager will possess in-depth knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and financial reporting standards. The Senior Tax Manager will be responsible for preparing the consolidated tax provision and for tax compliance, including, but not limited to, preparing and / or reviewing all the federal, state, and local corporate tax workpapers and returns, interfacing with tax authorities, researching tax subject matters, and managing tax projects. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to manage complex tax issues, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Taxation.
- Progressive corporate tax experience in multinational consolidated tax compliance and financial reporting.
- Excellent working knowledge of Thomson Reuters OneSource corporate tax software and Microsoft Office application, particularly Excel.
- Up to date knowledge on tax law changes per the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, CARES Act and Inflation Reduction Act.
- Strong understanding of multinational and multi-state corporate tax laws.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and apply them to specific business situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lead others and enhance teamwork environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science’s degree in Taxation and CPA certification preferred.
- A combination of Big 4 public accounting and large multinational corporation tax department experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the quarterly and annual consolidated tax provision including true-ups, calculation of current and deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowance analysis.
- Prepare the annual tax provision and true-ups for tax shared service companies.
- Prepare and review consolidated, sub-consolidated and single corporate entities’ federal, combined states, and separate state and local income tax workpapers and returns, quarterly tax estimates, and return extensions.
- Prepare quarterly intercompany tax allocations.
- Prepare the transfer pricing adjustments and support consultants with local file preparation for parent company in Japan.
- Prepare proforma federal and state tax returns for final intercompany tax allocations.
- Represent company in tax audits and manage tax notices.
- Provide technical guidance and training to tax team members on tax provision and compliance.
- Develop best practices and processes for tax department to ensure project completion effectively and efficiently.
- Conduct technical research and provide recommendation on tax issues.
- Assist Senior Tax Director with various tax projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
