Senior Director of International Tax Reporting and Compliance

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 results-oriented Senior Tax Director of International Reporting and Compliance. This individual will be responsible for overseeing US international tax matters for tax compliance and reporting purposes including, but not limited to FDII, GILTI, Subpart F, §861 allocations and FTC, §163j, withholding taxes, BEAT, PTEP calculations for 5471 reporting, as well as measuring the impact of proposed tax legislation and its future tax implications on the group. In addition, this individual will be responsible for the consolidation of Sony Corporation of America and several hundred foreign affiliates’ IFRS tax provision and ensuring that Sony is compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404. The position will report to the Vice President - Tax Reporting and Compliance, SCA, in a role with high impact and visibility to senior management. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead a team of 10 people in the International group; train, supervise and guide the team in various compliance issues including US tax technical analysis and educate foreign affiliate finance teams on US international tax reporting issues. 

• Review and analyze key international tax compliance relating to Federal Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 1118, 5713, 8992 and 8993. Should have a comprehensive understanding of E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, FTC and Section 861 expense allocation. Review required elections and disclosures such as check-the-box elections, DCL, GRA etc. 

• Review and supervise preparation of supporting documentation of earnings and profits pool, FTC pool, PTEP, and US tax basis for foreign subsidiaries and/or branches.  

• Monitor international tax developments and work closely with Senior tax leaders on interpreting proposed and/or new tax legislation, Treasury regulations and rulings. Model and present the impact of such changes for US tax compliance and financial reporting purposes.  

• Analyze existing tax reporting/compliance processes and recommend improvements to facilitate process efficiencies. 

• Implement and manage automated processes/solutions. 

• Support tax controversy teams with International tax issues. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION 

Your qualifications and experience should include:  

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance.  

• Master’s Degree in Tax, Accounting or JD strongly preferred.  

• Must have at least 15 years experience in international tax for large corporate taxpayers including substantial international tax experience (minimum 4 years) with a Big 4 accounting firm or large law firm. 

• Demonstrated experience leading a tax department for at least 5 years and work well in a diverse multicultural environment. 

• Experience with implementation and management of technology based solutions. 

• Must have the ability to coordinate and work with cross function/business segment teams. 

• Knowledgeable with tax compliance issues, US GAAP reporting. Experience with IAS 12 is a plus.  

• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. 

• 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)