Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.

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

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 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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