Director, International Tax

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a results-oriented Director, International Tax. This individual will be responsible for overseeing US international tax matters for tax compliance and reporting purposes including, but not limited to FDII, GILTI, Subpart F, §861 allocations and FTC, §163j, withholding taxes, BEAT, PTEP calculations for 5471 reporting, as well as measuring the impact of proposed tax legislation and its future tax implications on the group. In addition, this individual will assist in the consolidation of Sony Corporation of America  international  IFRS tax provision and ensuring that Sony is compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404. The position will report to the Senior Director – International Tax Reporting and Compliance, SCA. 

This position will be on a Hybrid Schedule with 3-4 days per week in the NYC office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead ,train, supervise and guide the international tax team in various compliance issues including US tax technical analysis and educate foreign affiliate finance teams on US international tax reporting issues. 

• Review and analyze key international tax compliance relating to Federal Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 1118, 5713, 8992 and 8993. Should have a comprehensive understanding of E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, FTC and Section 861 expense allocation. Review required elections and disclosures such as check-the-box elections, DCL, GRA etc. 

• Review and supervise preparation of supporting documentation of earnings and profits pool, FTC pool, PTEP, and US tax basis for foreign subsidiaries and/or branches.  

• Partner with the tax planners in evaluating the tax implications of various transactions. 

• Model and present the impact of proposed and new tax legislation changes for US tax compliance and financial reporting purposes.  

• Analyze existing tax reporting/compliance processes and recommend improvements to facilitate process efficiencies. 

• Support tax controversy teams with International tax issues. 

• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION 

Your qualifications and experience should include:  

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance.  

• Master’s Degree in Tax or Accounting strongly preferred.  

• Must have at least 12 years experience in international tax for large corporate taxpayers including substantial international tax experience (minimum 4 years) with a Big 4 accounting firm. 

• Demonstrated experience overseeing a tax team for at least 5 years and work well in a diverse multicultural environment. 

• Experience with implementation and management of technology based solutions. 

• Must have the ability to coordinate and work with cross function/business segment teams. 

• Knowledgeable with tax compliance issues, US GAAP reporting. Experience with IAS 12 is a plus.  

• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. 

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA. 

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.”  

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.    

 What we offer you:  

• 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     

Other Programs:   

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including 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)    

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $205,000 to $220,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 22%, and is eligible for RSUs. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. 

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