Manager, International Tax Compliance

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Manager, International Tax Compliance, to join the Global Tax Office located in New York City to support consolidation team. The Manager, International Tax Compliance, will be responsible for tax reporting and compliance including, but not limited to preparation and review of income tax provisions, preparation of income tax returns, as well as preparation and review of various tax projects. Primary focus for this position is international, but certain involvement in domestic area is expected.  

This position will be on a hybrid schedule requiring 3-4 days per week onsite in the NYC office. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in reviewing and analysis of foreign income tax provision reporting for all foreign subsidiaries in the Sony Corporation of America consolidated group (including subsidiaries in foreign joint ventures)  

• Reviewing updates of pre-tax income/income tax for tax budgets, forecast and forecast updates for all foreign subsidiaries  

• Prepare income tax returns as required by the Internal Revenue Service (5471, 5472, 5713, 8858, 8865 & 1120F)  

• Maintain the Tax basis for all foreign subsidiaries  

• Calculate income inclusions as required by the Internal Revenue Code [Subpart F] and aware of US tax reform impacts such as, GILTI and 163j.  

• Update and estimate earnings and profits of all foreign subsidiaries, maintain taxes paid pools, as well as compute tested income or loss  

• Perform International compliance research and tax planning as required  

• Interact with business units as tax liaison to ensure that all material tax issues are identified, and tax benefits/costs/risks are evaluated and addressed  

• Coordinate and assist with Parent company accounting group’s requests  

• Perform other duties as assigned  

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

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION 

Your qualifications and experience should include:  

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and minimum of 6 years International Tax Experience in Public Accounting and/or Private Industry is required.  

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master’s degree in taxation, or equivalent experience is desired  

• Federal and state income tax experience is a plus  

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and high degree of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines in a time sensitive environment  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)  

• Hands-on working knowledge of Corp tax or similar tax software  

• Entertainment industry knowledge plus  

• Must work well as an individual contributor and be a team player  

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States