Sony Corporation

Manager, International Tax Compliance

Sony Corporation$140K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 6+ years of International Tax Experience in Public Accounting and/or Private Industry
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master's degree in taxation preferred
  • Federal and state income tax experience is a plus
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with high accuracy under deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and tax software
  • Knowledge of the entertainment industry is a plus
  • Must work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

  • Review foreign income tax provision reporting for all foreign subsidiaries
  • Prepare and update tax budgets, forecasts for foreign subsidiaries
  • Prepare IRS income tax returns (5471, 5472, 5713, 8858, 8865 & 1120F)
  • Maintain tax basis for all foreign subsidiaries
  • Calculate income inclusions as required by the Internal Revenue Code and evaluate US tax reforms
  • Estimate earnings and profits for foreign subsidiaries and manage tax pools
  • Conduct international compliance research and planning as needed
  • Serve as tax liaison with business units to address tax issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage including HSA and FSA options
  • Employee assistance program and extensive behavioral health benefits
  • Fertility and adoption assistance programs
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
  • Voluntary benefits such as legal and identity theft protection
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Up to 12 weeks paid parental and caregiver leave
  • 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
  • Education assistance and student loan programs
  • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options
  • Generous time off including vacation, paid holidays, and 'Summer Fridays'
  • Referral bonuses and a matching gift program
  • Employee discounts on Sony products and stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

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


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 remote and 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 $140,000 to $150,000. In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 13%. 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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About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a multinational conglomerate that produces a wide range of products and services, including consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony has operations in over 190 countries and employs approximately 111,700 people worldwide. The company's mission is to inspire and fulfill people's curiosity and creativity through the power of technology, entertainment, and innovation.
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Size
111,700 employees
Market Cap
$96 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1,077.4 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$8,527.6 billion
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