Senior Tax Manager -Japanese Bilingual
Senior Tax Manager -Japanese Bilingual
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$ 140000 - 200000
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Job Description
This job description outlines the role of a Senior Tax Manager responsible for managing corporate tax compliance tax planning and accounting for income taxes for a USbased organization and its subsidiaries. This position involves significant collaboration with internal finance teams external tax advisors and service providers to ensure effective tax operations. The role is also designed with a view toward succession for the current VPlevel Director of Tax starting as a midlevel manager with handson operations and team leadership responsibilities progressively assuming higher leadership responsibilities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee federal state and international tax filings including preparation review and submission of supporting documentation.
- Monitor and interpret tax law changes to maintain compliance and identify taxsaving opportunities.
- Develop strategies for responding to tax audits and coordinate practical responses.
- Collaborate with external tax advisors to develop tax strategies and enhance overall group tax efficiency.
- Evaluate and refine tax reporting processes to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop internal tax awareness programs and compliance policies to reduce companywide tax risk.
- Support M&A tax due diligence and provide input on taxefficient deal structuring.
Talent Management & Succession Planning:
- Supervise and mentor tax staff providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
- Work alongside the current VP to facilitate a smooth transition and progressively assume leadership responsibilities.
Other Responsibilities:
- Maintain open communication with other personnel and departments.
- Keep the EVP informed of status and progress.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuous learning and networking.
- Maintain professional conduct and ethical standards complying with company policies.
- Perform other duties as required by management.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 710 years of professional tax experience with a combination of both public accounting firms and corporate tax departments focusing on corporate and partnership income tax reporting research and planning.
- Education: A Bachelors degree in Accounting or Taxation is required and a Masters degree in Taxation is preferred.
- Licenses & Certificates: CPA is preferred.
- Technical Knowledge & Skills: Requires advanced knowledge of Taxation Tax research and Financial accounting as well as intermediate skills in Tax software Tax research tools and advanced skills in MS Excel. Proficiency in MS Word PowerPoint and Outlook is also expected. Familiarity with specific tax software like Onesource Income Tax and Sage Fixed Asset Software is expected.
Expected Competencies:
- Operational Supervision.
- People Management.
- Fostering collaboration.
- Establishing policies & procedures.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Work Environment:
- Generally sedentary work with occasional standing walking grasping and light lifting.
- Minimal business travel may be required.
- May be required to work beyond normal business hours.
- English is required but proficiency in Japanese is a plus.
Employment Type
Full Time
