Senior Lead, Tax

ASM; Fields (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM, a global semiconductor leader, seeks a senior tax professional to own Korean tax compliance and drive cross-border tax planning within a multinational framework.

You will partner with global teams, lead tax audits, and provide advisory support on transactions, contracts, and restructurings, while communicating fluently in Korean and English. This role demands strong regulatory knowledge and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Korean taxation, ideally within a multinational company and/or Big 4 environment.
• Strong knowledge of Korean corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and transfer pricing.
• Experience managing tax audits and tax authority interactions.
• CPA, CTA, or similar professional qualification preferred.
• Fluent in Korean and English.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Korean tax compliance, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, and local taxes.
• Prepare and review tax returns, tax calculations prepared internally or by external advisors
• Ensure timely and accurate tax reporting and tax accounting in accordance with Korean tax regulations and applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee tax reporting and provisions for statutory and financial reporting purposes.
• Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, contracts, and restructuring projects.
• Review intercompany transactions and ensure alignment with Korean transfer pricing regulations.
• Coordinate with global tax teams on transfer pricing policies and controversies, BAPA
• Lead tax audits and manage relationships with the National Tax Service (NTS), external auditors, and tax advisors.
• Prepare responses to tax authority requests and coordinate supporting documentation.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess related business impacts.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Support tax technology initiatives and automation projects.

Skills

Korean tax knowledge

Transfer pricing

Tax audits management

Stakeholder management

Bilingual Korean/English

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

CPA/CTA preferred

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what's next, at the forefront of innovation and what's technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we're more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Korean tax compliance, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, and local taxes.
• Prepare and review tax returns, tax calculations prepared internally or by external advisors
• Ensure timely and accurate tax reporting and tax accounting in accordance with Korean tax regulations and applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee tax reporting and provisions for statutory and financial reporting purposes.
• Provide tax advisory support on business transactions, contracts, and restructuring projects.
• Review intercompany transactions and ensure alignment with Korean transfer pricing regulations.
• Coordinate with global tax teams on transfer pricing policies and controversies, BAPA
• Lead tax audits and manage relationships with the National Tax Service (NTS), external auditors, and tax advisors.
• Prepare responses to tax authority requests and coordinate supporting documentation.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess related business impacts.
• Identify tax risks and opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Support tax technology initiatives and automation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Korean taxation, preferably within a multinational company and/or Big 4 environment.
• Strong knowledge of Korean corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and transfer pricing.
• Experience managing tax audits and tax authority interactions.
• CPA, CTA, or similar professional qualification preferred.
• Fluent in Korean and English.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what's possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.