Tax Director

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. • $150K — $180K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
  • 10-15 years of corporate income tax experience, or 8+ years from a Big 4 firm.
  • Public accounting experience strongly preferred, CPA/JD highly desired.
  • Hands-on experience in managing income tax audits and controversy matters.
  • Demonstrated experience with transfer pricing methodologies in multinational settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the income tax and controversy function for the company.
  • Manage quarterly and annual tax provision processes, including ETR analysis.
  • Perform risk-level reviews and analyses of GL tax accounts.
  • Stay updated on new tax legislation and communicate impacts effectively.
  • Conduct tax research and provide guidance on significant transactions.
  • Utilize AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in tax workflows.
  • Act as the primary contact for tax authority communications.

Benefits

  • Employee discounts on Samsung products.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid time off.
  • A supportive workplace culture with employee resource groups.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Position is responsible for managing and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Company's income tax positions, transfer pricing policies, and tax controversy matters in compliance with internal guidelines, applicable domestic and international tax laws, and reporting standards. Responsibilities will be focused on income tax provision and compliance, transfer pricing documentation and intercompany policy governance, defense and resolution of tax authority audits and disputes, internal control compliance, and strategic tax planning initiatives. The position will have authority to make decisions and provide guidance on proper tax treatment and procedures, in conjunction with leadership reporting and cross-functional team alignment.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Lead the company income tax and controversy function
  • Manage the Company's quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate (ETR) analysis, and uncertain tax positions.
  • Perform GL tax account risk-level review and analysis, inclusive of deferred tax asset/liability rollforwards, valuation allowance assessments, long-term open items, and resolution plans.
  • Maintain and regularly update knowledge of new tax legislation, regulatory guidance, and case law, and evaluate and communicate potential impacts on the Company's financial and reporting position to Finance, Accounting, and Business teams.
  • Conduct technical tax research and documentation on significant transactions, providing clear and concise guidance, modeling, and conclusions to Business, Finance, Legal, and Sales teams.
  • Utilize and champion AI tools and technology solutions to identify process efficiencies, reduce manual hours, improve reporting accuracy, and streamline tax compliance and provision workflows.
  • Support quarterly, annual, and ad hoc internal and external audits of the Company related to tax matters.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for tax authority communications and manage relationships with external tax advisors, outside counsel, and government officials on controversy matters.
  • Assist as a tax representative of the Company on documentation requests, legal filings, and explanations pertaining to tax litigation, appeals, or settlement negotiations.
  • Assist in the Company's risk assessment over tax-related Internal Controls, ensuring no deficiencies in Test of Design and Operating Effectiveness of controls, along with recommendations for new process controls.
  • Experience supervising activities of staff members in order to achieve personal and team goals, along with completion of assignments within established timelines and specifications
  • Proven record of leading innovative process improvement projects
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP system preferred


Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field from a four-year college or university
  • 10-15 years of corporate income tax experience with responsibility for tax provision, compliance, transfer pricing, and/or tax controversy; or 8+ years if candidate comes from a Big 4 or national public accounting firm tax practice.
  • Public accounting experience (Big 4 or equivalent) and/or CPA / JD strongly preferred.
  • Direct, hands-on experience managing federal and/or international income tax audits and controversy matters.
  • Demonstrated experience with transfer pricing methodologies, documentation requirements, and intercompany policy governance in a multinational environment.
  • Proven record of leading process improvement initiatives within a tax department.
  • Experience with SAP, OneSource Tax Provision (OTP), or similar ERP/tax technology systems preferred.


Necessary Attributes & Skills

  • Deep technical knowledge of U.S. federal and international income tax law, and accounting standards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify technical inconsistencies and tax risk exposures.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-tax stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail is of paramount importance in this role.
  • Diplomacy and ability to manage difficult situations with tax authorities, external advisors, and cross-functional teams.
  • Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word & Excel); proficiency in pivot tables, V-lookups, and financial modeling
  • AI tool implementation and usage skills within the tax function preferred.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sense of urgency and ownership in delivering high-quality work product on tight timelines.
  • Relationship management capability with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, HR, Business) and external parties (advisors, tax authorities, auditors).


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