Senior Tax Manager

samsungsemiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Tax Manager to lead ASC 740 tax provision, APA programs, and global transfer pricing strategy. You will partner with corporate accounting and external advisors to ensure accurate tax disclosures, regulatory compliance, and efficient tax processes across jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of corporate tax experience in Big 4 or multinational settings, strong ASC 740 and SALT expertise, and CPA preference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field (Master's preferred).
• CPA license preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in public accounting or multinational corporate tax department.
• Strong hands-on ASC 740 tax accounting and multi-state taxation (SALT).
• Experience with APAs, transfer pricing compliance, and intercompany accounting.
• Knowledge of Pillar II and CbCR requirements.
• Experience leading or supporting federal and state tax audits and controversy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, calculate, and review ASC 740 workpapers, tax provision, and reconciliations.
• Draft comprehensive tax disclosures for financial statements and related documentation.
• Coordinate tax closing processes with corporate accounting and financial reporting teams.
• Support APA compliance, true-up calculations, and reporting to authorities.
• Collaborate with global tax teams and external advisors for data gathering and modeling.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and margins to ensure APA compliance.
• Lead preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income/franchise tax returns and payments.

Skills

ASC 740

SALT

APAs

Transfer pricing

Intercompany accounting

Pillar II

CbCR

Audit coordination

Corporate tax

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Master's in Taxation / MST or MBA (preferred)

CPA license preferred

Tools

SAP

OneSource

CorpTax

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and hands‑on Senior Tax Manager to join our Corporate Tax Department. This role will work closely with and support the Tax Head in executing critical internal and domestic tax functions, including ASC 740 tax provision calculations, federal and state compliance, global reporting, tax audit defense, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate is an experienced corporate tax professional who thrives in a dynamic multinational environment, possesses strong technical tax expertise, and enjoys collaborative, hands‑on involvement in end‑to‑end tax processes, global reporting, and workpaper preparation.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Reports to:

• Directly prepare, calculate, and review monthly, quarterly, and annual ASC 740 income tax provision workpapers, journal entries, and tax account reconciliations.
• Manage and draft comprehensive tax disclosures for financial statements, including valuation allowance evaluations and uncertain tax position (FIN 48 / ASC 740-10) documentation.
• Coordinate and drive tax closing processes in close alignment with corporate accounting and financial reporting teams.
• Support the operational execution, compliance, and ongoing monitoring of Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) (bilateral).
• Prepare annual APA compliance reports, true‑up calculations, and supporting documentation required by taxing authorities (e.g., IRS, NTS).
• Collaborate with global tax teams, economists, and external advisors to gather operational data, perform financial modeling, and maintain intercompany transfer pricing documentation.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and profit margins across business units to ensure strict alignment with APA terms and transfer pricing methodologies.
• Lead the direct preparation, review, and timely filing of federal, state, and local income/franchise tax returns, extensions, and quarterly estimated tax payments for SSI.
• Prepare detailed tax workpapers, state apportionment schedules, and state‑specific taxable income adjustments.
• Manage state tax registrations, nexus determinations, annual report filings, and tax withholding reconciliations.
• Perform data gathering, financial modeling, and hands‑on calculations for OECD Pillar II global minimum tax compliance.
• Prepare, assemble, and validate Country‑by‑Country Reporting (CbCR) datasets, supporting workpapers, and annual XML reporting submissions.

What You Bring

• Serve as the primary operational lead on tax audits by directly gathering supporting data, performing tax research, and drafting responses to Information Document Requests (IDRs) from the IRS and state taxing authorities.
• Reconcile tax positions, maintain thorough audit defense documentation, and substantiate historical filings and transfer pricing positions.
• Prepare internal tax compliance reports, executive presentations, and technical tax memorandums for management.
• Maintain and ensure adherence to internal controls over financial reporting for all tax and transfer pricing functions.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline data collection, automate tax workpapers, and maintain the corporate tax compliance calendar.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field (Master's in Taxation / MST or MBA preferred).
• Certifications: CPA license preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in a public accounting firm (Big 4 preferred) and/or a multinational corporate tax department.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong hands‑on expertise in ASC 740 tax accounting, corporate federal income tax, and multi‑state taxation (SALT).
  • Direct experience with Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), transfer pricing compliance, and intercompany accounting.
  • Working knowledge of international tax frameworks, including Pillar II and CbCR requirements.
  • Experience leading or actively supporting federal and state tax audits and controversy.
• Systems & Tools:
  • Proficiency in corporate ERP systems (SAP preferred), tax compliance/provision software (OneSource, CorpTax, or similar), and advanced Microsoft