Manager, Tax Compliance

Sony; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Sony Corporation of America located in New York, NY, invites a Manager, Tax Compliance to drive federal and state tax compliance, income tax provision reporting, forecasting, and US international tax matters for Sony Interactive Entertainment and other entities.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with 3-4 days per week in the NYC office and requires a strong corporate tax background, CPA or Masters in Tax, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of corporate tax accounting, compliance, and tax provision experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field required.
• CPA and/or Masters in Tax preferred; IFRS knowledge a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP/BPC; CorpTax and OneSource Tax Provision knowledge.
• Authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state corporate income tax returns for Sony entities.
• Prepare quarterly/annual income tax provision calculations and book-to-tax analyses.
• Forecast cash flow and tax provisions for the Sony Interactive Entertainment segment.
• Analyze US international tax matters including BEPS/pillar issues and credits.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and legal teams on tax matters and audits.
• Monitor US tax developments and implement process improvements and new technology.

Skills

Corporate tax experience

CPA or Masters in Tax

IFRS knowledge

MS Office SAP/BPC

CorpTax & OneSource

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

CPA or Masters in Tax

Tools

SAP/BPC

CorpTax

OneSource Tax Provision

Job description

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 is seeking a Manager, Tax Compliance for the Global Tax Office located in New York, NY. This role supports federal and state tax compliance, income tax provision reporting, forecasting, and U.S. international tax matters for Sony Interactive Entertainment and other assigned entities. The Manager, Tax compliance partners with accounting, finance, legal, and tax specialty teams, monitors evolving tax requirements, supports audits and special projects, and drives process improvements across tax provision and compliance operations.

This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 3-4 days per week in the New York City office

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and review supporting tax return workpapers, tax packages, elections, disclosures, and forms for the federal and state corporate income, partnership, and withholding tax returns for Sony Interactive Entertainment and other assigned entities.
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision calculation in accordance with IAS 12; computation of book to tax differences; tracking of deferred taxes inventory; tax account analysis and reconciliations; assist with effective tax rate reconciliation and other analysis of income tax amounts including preparation of tax-related journal entries for Sony Interactive Entertainment Segment and other assigned entities
• Prepare tax forecast, budget, and cash flow for Sony Interactive Entertainment Segment
• Analyze and support on matters related to US international considerations including foreign-source income, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits and withholding taxes
• Work closely with the accounting, finance, and legal teams at Sony Interactive Entertainment on tax-related matters
• Monitor U.S. tax developments and related international rules impacting US filings, including OECD BEPS/Pillar Two to assess impacts on the business and assist with related reporting requirements
• Assist with the research and development calculation for Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Assist with consolidated/combined Federal/State filing audits; handling of standalone Federal/State audits
• Identify and support process improvement initiatives within the tax provision and compliance operations to enhance efficiency through the implementation of innovative solutions, technology enhancements, and collaboration with other tax specialty groups
• Proactively manage and maintain provision and compliance deadlines
• Assist in special tax projects as needed
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

Qualifications for Position

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in corporate tax accounting, compliance, and tax provision preparation, preferably in a large multinational company and/or a public accounting firm
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field is required
• CPA and/or Masters in Tax preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge and technical competence in book-to-tax accounting, as well as federal and state income tax concepts applicable to multinational organizations, is essential
• Knowledge of IFRS a plus
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and proven capability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of SAP/BPC
• Knowledge of CorpTax compliance software and OneSource Tax Provision required
• Must be authorized to work unrestricted within the United States

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:

• 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

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 $140,000 to $155,000. 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any 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 [e-mail] or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, People Experience Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.