Manager, Tax Compliance and Reporting

POSITION SUMMARY 

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Manager, Tax Compliance and Reporting for the Global Tax Office located in NYC. This position will report to the Director, Tax Compliance and Reporting  

This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 3-4 days per week in the NYC office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepare quarterly and annual global income tax provision calculation under IFRS; tax account reconciliations; computation of book to tax differences; tracking of deferred taxes inventory; effective tax rate reconciliation and other analysis of income tax amounts including preparation of tax-related journal entries.  

• Prepare quarterly and annual tax allocation to segments . 

• Prepare tax forecast, budget and cash flow for Sony U.S. consolidated group. 

• Compile consolidated tax return workpapers from segment prepared tax packages, prepare consolidated federal tax return and disclosures. 

• Communicate with segments supervisor and act as a liaison between segments. 

• Understand IFRIC23(FIN48) Positions, update and analyze the impact of IFRIC23(FIN48) reserves to the Company’s US federal tax attributes. 

• Assist in performing research of all income related tax issues with respect to their impact on Company operations. 

• Assist in any consolidated/combined filing audits and potential standalone Federal/State audits 

• Support continuous improvements in tax provision processes by exercising out of the box thinking to optimize efficiency, including collaboration with internal process transformation team and other tax specialty groups 

• Proactively manage and maintain provision and compliance deadlines 

• Assist in special tax projects as needed – implementation of OneSource Tax Provision 

• Prepare Corporate tax returns 

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION 

Your qualifications and experience should include:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required 

• CPA and/or Masters in Tax preferred 

• Minimum of 6-8 years of public accounting and/or corporate tax experience 

• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.

• Highly motivated individuals with strong attention to detail 

• Solid understanding of book and tax accounting required 

• ​Broad exposure to Federal and State income tax rules preferred 

• Proficient with Excel, MS Word, OneSource Tax Provision, Corptax compliance software 

• Working knowledge of SAP a plus 

• All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA 

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 $135,000 to $145,000. 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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