Assistant Director, International Tax

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

This individual will be responsible for US international compliance and reporting for the Pictures business segment of Sony Corporation of America (“SCA”). The responsibilities include preparation and analysis of GILTI, Subpart F, §163j, withholding taxes, BEAT, PTEP calculations for 5471 reporting. In addition, this individual will be responsible for the IFRS tax provision for SCA foreign affiliates and ensuring that Sony is compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404. The position will report to the Director – International Tax Reporting and Compliance, SCA.

This position will be on a Hybrid Schedule with 2-3 days per week in the Culver City office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in review and analysis of income tax provision reporting for foreign subsidiaries in the Sony Corporation of America consolidated group (including subsidiaries in foreign joint ventures).
• Prepare, review and analyze key international tax compliance issues relating to Federal Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, 5713, 8990 and 8992. Should have a strong understanding of E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, FTC and Section 861 expense allocation. Prepare and 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 tax basis for all foreign subsidiaries.
• Research tax issues for planning and compliance purposes and draft memoranda to support and document conclusions and assist in review and analysis of transactions to determine any tax and reporting impact.
• Plan and communicate the level of dividends, monitor the payment of dividends, track and maintain previously taxed earnings and profits, compute the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses of remitted and unremitted earnings for US tax accounting and compliance purposes.
• Assist tax controversy teams with international issues for Federal and state tax audits.
• Train, supervise, and guide the team in various compliance procedures, as well as US tax technical analysis. Educate cross-functional colleagues in tax concepts and issues relating to international tax compliance and reporting, to foster strong relationships with business partners and functional area experts of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master’s degree in taxation, or equivalent experience is desired.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience, including International Tax Experience in Public Accounting and/or Private Industry.
• Must demonstrate strong ability to effectively manage automated processes and implement automated solutions.
• Must demonstrate leadership experience in effectively managing and developing people, developing relationships, working collaboratively with teams and multi-tasking.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail and strong commitment to meeting deliverables timely and effectively.
• Experience with Corptax/Onesource Tax Provision (OTP) software and technology and process improvement solutions is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledgers and local statutory reporting.
• Understanding and research experience within the Federal Income Tax Code and Regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaborative teammate.
• Must be eligible to work unrestricted 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 $165,000 to $175,000. 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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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America:

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.