Tax Director

Samsung Electronics; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. seeks an accomplished tax leader to oversee income tax provision, transfer pricing, and controversy across the U.S. market. You will guide audits, coordinate with Finance, Legal, and Sales, and drive process improvements leveraging AI tools.

The role requires 10–15 years in corporate tax, CPA/JD preferred, and strong communication across cross-functional teams with SAP/OTP systems familiarity. This is a leadership position based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• 10–15 years of corporate income tax experience with tax provision, compliance, transfer pricing, or controversy responsibilities.
• Big 4/public accounting or CPA/JD strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising staff and leading process improvements.
• Direct experience with federal and international tax audits and controversy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company income tax and controversy function.
• Manage quarterly and annual income tax provision process and ETRate analyses.
• Review GL tax accounts and perform asset/liability rollforwards.
• Stay updated on tax legislation and communicate impacts to teams.
• Conduct technical tax research and provide guidance to various stakeholders.
• Leverage AI tools to improve tax processes and reporting.
• Support audits and manage relationships with advisors and authorities.
• Act as primary contact for tax authority communications.
• Oversee documentation for tax litigation, settlements, or disputes.
• Assess internal controls and drive improvements.

Skills

US federal tax

International tax

Tax provision

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Tax controversy

Process improvement

SAP

OneSource OTP

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

OneSource Tax Provision (OTP)

Job description

Position Summary

Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide.
By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Position is responsible for managing and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s income tax positions, transfer pricing policies, and tax controversy matters in compliance with internal guidelines, applicable domestic and international tax laws, and reporting standards. Responsibilities will be focused on income tax provision and compliance, transfer pricing documentation and intercompany policy governance, defense and resolution of tax authority audits and disputes, internal control compliance, and strategic tax planning initiatives. The position will have authority to make decisions and provide guidance on proper tax treatment and procedures, in conjunction with leadership reporting and cross-functional team alignment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the company income tax and controversy function
• Manage the Company’s quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate (ETR) analysis, and uncertain tax positions.
• Perform GL tax account risk-level review and analysis, inclusive of deferred tax asset/liability rollforwards, valuation allowance assessments, long-term open items, and resolution plans.
• Maintain and regularly update knowledge of new tax legislation, regulatory guidance, and case law, and evaluate and communicate potential impacts on the Company’s financial and reporting position to Finance, Accounting, and Business teams.
• Conduct technical tax research and documentation on significant transactions, providing clear and concise guidance, modeling, and conclusions to Business, Finance, Legal, and Sales teams.
• Utilize and champion AI tools and technology solutions to identify process efficiencies, reduce manual hours, improve reporting accuracy, and streamline tax compliance and provision workflows.
• Support quarterly, annual, and ad hoc internal and external audits of the Company related to tax matters.
• Act as the primary point of contact for tax authority communications and manage relationships with external tax advisors, outside counsel, and government officials on controversy matters.
• Assist as a tax representative of the Company on documentation requests, legal filings, and explanations pertaining to tax litigation, appeals, or settlement negotiations.
• Assist in the Company’s risk assessment over tax-related Internal Controls, ensuring no deficiencies in Test of Design and Operating Effectiveness of controls, along with recommendations for new process controls.
• Experience supervising activities of staff members in order to achieve personal and team goals, along with completion of assignments within established timelines and specifications
• Proven record of leading innovative process improvement projects
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system preferred

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field from a four-year college or university
• 10-15 years of corporate income tax experience with responsibility for tax provision, compliance, transfer pricing, and/or tax controversy; or 8+ years if candidate comes from a Big 4 or national public accounting firm tax practice.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or equivalent) and/or CPA / JD strongly preferred.
• Direct, hands-on experience managing federal and/or international income tax audits and controversy matters.
• Demonstrated experience with transfer pricing methodologies, documentation requirements, and intercompany policy governance in a multinational environment.
• Proven record of leading process improvement initiatives within a tax department.
• Experience with SAP, OneSource Tax Provision (OTP), or similar ERP/tax technology systems preferred.

Necessary Attributes & Skills

• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. federal and international income tax law, and accounting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify technical inconsistencies and tax risk exposures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-tax stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail is of paramount importance in this role.
• Diplomacy and ability to manage difficult situations with tax authorities, external advisors, and cross-functional teams.
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word & Excel); proficiency in pivot tables, V-lookups, and financial modeling
• AI tool implementation and usage skills within the tax function preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sense of urgency and ownership in delivering high-quality work product on tight timelines.
• Relationship management capability with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, HR, Business) and external parties (advisors, tax authorities, auditors).

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