Senior Director

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 Director of Consolidated Tax Reporting and Compliance. This individual will be responsible for the consolidation of Sony Corporation of America and several hundred domestic and foreign affiliates’ IFRS tax provision and ensuring that Sony is compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404. In addition, this individual will also be responsible for the preparation of Sony Corporation of America and affiliates consolidated Federal income tax return. This position will also involve assisting in analysis of various global business issues for Sony Group Corporation in Japan.

The position will report to the Vice President, Tax Reporting and Compliance, SCA, in a role with high impact and visibility to senior management.

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, analyze and consolidate income tax provisions including tax reserves into the overall quarterly and annual tax provision; handle consolidation and reconciliation of deferred tax assets and liabilities; manage and consolidate quarterly updates, forecasts and budgets of pre-tax income/income tax provision for consolidated group.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual provision review with external auditors and internal risk management.
• Lead a team of 9 people in the Domestic group; train, supervise and guide the team in various compliance issues including US tax technical analysis and educate finance teams on US tax reporting issues.
• Monitor US 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.
• Manage special projects such as R&D tax credit studies.
• Analyze existing tax reporting/compliance processes and recommend improvements to facilitate process efficiencies.
• Implement and manage automated processes/solutions.
• Support tax controversy teams with Domestic tax issues.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance is required.
• Master’s Degree in Tax, Accounting or JD strongly preferred.
• Must have at least 15 years experience in US tax for large corporate taxpayers including substantial tax accounting and compliance experience
• Deep knowledge of tax provision both from a domestic and an international perspective including uncertain tax positions. Knowledge of IFRS a plus
• Significant experience with managing US tax compliance obligations, including analyzing and documenting tax positions
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• 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 including tax software tools
• Must have the ability to coordinate and work with cross function/business segment teams.
• 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 v 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 $285,000 to $300,000. 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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