Income Tax Manager at Samsung Electronics America

Position Summary

Making the future is everyday life at Samsung. We’re seeking innovators who are called to not just change the world, but build a better one. We enable the best technology hardware on the planet, but our best is always a prototype for something better and our people thrive with a driven mindset – better builds on better. We believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners and communities.This role will report directly to the Senior Manager, Income Tax, will provide direct support to the Head of Tax and both Directors Income Tax. The Income Tax Manager will be an integral part in supporting the tax compliance function associated with the review of the Company’s federal, multi-state and local tax returns and estimates/extensions. Will work closely with the tax compliance co-sourcing provider to review book-to-tax differences, tax attributes and related forms and statements in the consolidated tax return.In addition, the Income Tax Manager will review calculations and analysis of the Company’s domestic effective tax rate, tax provision and deferred tax assets/liabilities for inclusion with the quarterly and annual financial reports prepared by our public accounting service provider. Partner with tax team and subsidiary business unit finance professionals in support of these goals. Work with external and internal auditors to support requirements related to income tax accounting. Identify, research and document the Company’s position as it relates to the tax accounting consequences of new accounting pronouncements, changes in tax law, business transactions and activities in order to ensure the proper application of IAS 12 guidance.

Role and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Analyze provision-to-return adjustments and explain significant variances. Support the review of elections, attachments, disclosures and statements are completed accurately. Determine proper tax treatment of tax positions and transactions pertaining to taxable income reported on the Federal and State tax returns.
• Support and complete Federal and state quarterly estimates and extensions.
• Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies
• Assist with review of current and deferred income tax provision in accordance with IAS 12.
• Established experience with evaluating book-to-tax differences related to fixed assets and deferred tax roll forward balances; experience and knowledge of utilizing FAS software to compute tax asset depreciation reports.
• Examines financial accounts and records, and computes federal, state and city tax liabilities according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
• Evaluate tax processes utilizing tax software technology (OneSource) and complex Excel models to increase efficiency and reduce risk. Maintain a continuous improvement approach leveraging technology (e.g., Tableau and Alteryx) in order to improve processes and expand partnerships with the business teams.
• Keep abreast of technical issues related to Federal, state and local tax developments.
• Establish and maintain internal relationships with affiliated company personal and external tax/auditor professionals. Liaise with other Tax, Finance, and Accounting department personnel to book appropriate tax provision journal entries.
• Manage and work with external advisors with complex tax matters and special projects; R&D study.
• Provide audit support to the Director of Tax Controversy and Transfer Pricing; compile and provide supportable tax documentation to detail tax return tax positions as requested by the taxing authorities through the information document request.

Skills and Qualifications

Background and Experience Required:
• Bachelor or Higher degree in business or accounting; CPA is a plus
• Must be passionate and have an in-depth knowledge of display systems with strong emphasis on Corp. Tax related field
• 6~10 Years of experience in income tax compliance and provision.
• Intermediate tax provision knowledge.
• Big Four or mid-tier public accounting tax experience a plus.
• CPA license and Master’s in Accounting/Taxation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate an understanding of moderately complex tax issues
• Effectively apply tax knowledge to the company and subsidiaries circumstances
• Expertise in OneSource software or comparable
• Extensive Excel Skills
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical matters
• Excellent presentation, people, communication (in oral and written and non-verbal) skills
• Proactive, flexible and adaptable personality
• Must have self-starter, Business/Task/Project oriented mind set – must see tasks to completion

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