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Manager, Tax Compliance

PlayStation • $140K — $155K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 years in corporate tax accounting, compliance, and tax provision preparation, ideally with multinational firms or in public accounting
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field required
  • CPA and/or Master’s in Tax preferred
  • Strong technical knowledge of book-to-tax accounting and federal/state income tax concepts for multinational businesses
  • Detail-oriented with robust analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of SAP/BPC
  • Familiarity with CorpTax compliance software and OneSource Tax Provision essential

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review tax returns and associated documentation for federal and state taxes
  • Calculate quarterly and annual income tax provisions and related reconciliations
  • Develop tax forecasts, budgets, and cash flow analyses
  • Analyze U.S. international tax matters like foreign-source income and withholding taxes
  • Collaborate with finance, accounting, and legal teams on tax-related issues
  • Monitor U.S. tax developments and their impact on business operations
  • Assist with tax audits and special projects as necessary
  • Drive process improvements for tax compliance and provision operations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with HSA and FSA options
  • Access to employee assistance and behavioral health programs
  • Fertility benefits, including adoption assistance
  • Life insurance options for employees and dependents
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match
  • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid schedules
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Education assistance and student loan programs
  • Various employee business resource groups and discounts on Sony products
  • Employee stock purchase plan available
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America is seeking a Manager, Tax Compliance for the Global Tax Office located in New York, NY. This role supports federal and state tax compliance, income tax provision reporting, forecasting, and U.S. international tax matters for Sony Interactive Entertainment and other assigned entities. The Manager, Tax compliance partners with accounting, finance, legal, and tax specialty teams, monitors evolving tax requirements, supports audits and special projects, and drives process improvements across tax provision and compliance operations.

This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 3-4 days per week in the New York City office

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare and review supporting tax return workpapers, tax packages, elections, disclosures, and forms for the federal and state corporate income, partnership, and withholding tax returns for Sony Interactive Entertainment and other assigned entities.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision calculation in accordance with IAS 12; computation of book to tax differences; tracking of deferred taxes inventory; tax account analysis and reconciliations; assist with effective tax rate reconciliation and other analysis of income tax amounts including preparation of tax-related journal entries for Sony Interactive Entertainment Segment and other assigned entities
  • Prepare tax forecast, budget, and cash flow for Sony Interactive Entertainment Segment
  • Analyze and support on matters related to US international considerations including foreign-source income, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits and withholding taxes
  • Work closely with the accounting, finance, and legal teams at Sony Interactive Entertainment on tax-related matters
  • Monitor U.S. tax developments and related international rules impacting US filings, including OECD BEPS/Pillar Two to assess impacts on the business and assist with related reporting requirements
  • Assist with the research and development calculation for Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Assist with consolidated/combined Federal/State filing audits; handling of standalone Federal/State audits
  • Identify and support process improvement initiatives within the tax provision and compliance operations to enhance efficiency through the implementation of innovative solutions, technology enhancements, and collaboration with other tax specialty groups
  • Proactively manage and maintain provision and compliance deadlines
  • Assist in special tax projects as needed
  • Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above


QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in corporate tax accounting, compliance, and tax provision preparation, preferably in a large multinational company and/or a public accounting firm
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field is required
  • CPA and/or Masters in Tax preferred
  • Comprehensive knowledge and technical competence in book-to-tax accounting, as well as federal and state income tax concepts applicable to multinational organizations, is essential
  • Knowledge of IFRS a plus
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and proven capability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven dynamic environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of SAP/BPC
  • Knowledge of CorpTax compliance software and OneSource Tax Provision required
  • Must be authorized to work unrestricted within the United States


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 $140,000 to $155,000. 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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