Tax Manager

SK hynix America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401k matching

Educational reimbursement

Donation matching

Corporate discounts

Free meals

Job summary

SK hynix America, located in San Jose, CA, seeks a Tax Manager to lead compliance, planning, and reporting across federal, state, and local tax obligations while optimizing the company’s tax position. The role emphasizes complex consolidated returns, intercompany tax allocations, and affiliate tax attribute reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in corporate tax, strong IFRS/ASC knowledge, and ERP experience (SAP). CPA preferred; MST preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MST preferred.
• CPA highly preferred.
• 5+ years of corporate tax experience in public accounting or multinational corporate tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end federal, state, and local tax return preparation for multi‑entity structures.
• Oversee tax planning, audits, and intercompany allocations across affiliates.
• Manage tax provision calculations and compliance across domestic and international entities.
• Coordinate with tax authorities and respond to requests during audits.
• Maintain detailed, audit-ready workpapers supporting filings and provision calculations.

Skills

IAS 12/IFRS vs ASC 740

Intercompany tax accounting

ERP systems (SAP)

Tax risk management

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

MST preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

About SK hynix America

At SK hynix America, we’re at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing advanced memory solutions that power everything from smartphones to data centers. As a global leader in DRAM and NAND flash technologies, we drive the evolution of mobile technology, empower cloud computing, and pioneer future technologies. Our cutting‑edge memory technologies are essential in today’s most advanced electronic devices and IT infrastructure, enabling enhanced performance and user experiences across the digital landscape.

Job Title

Tax Manager

Office Location

San Jose, CA

Work Model

Onsite

Job Overview

We are seeking a Tax Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of tax compliance, planning, and reporting. This role is responsible for ensuring the organization meets its federal, state, and local tax obligations while optimizing its overall tax position, focusing on complex consolidated tax returns, management of intricate tax‑sharing agreements, and reconciliation of various tax attributes across affiliates. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both direct and indirect tax types and the ability to manage complex audits and technical research.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end preparation and review of complex federal consolidated return, state, and local corporate income and franchise tax returns, extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Manage and maintain complicated tax‑sharing agreements; track and reconcile various tax attributes of affiliates (e.g., NOLs, credits, and basis adjustments) to ensure accurate intercompany allocations and reconciliations.
• Maintain detailed and audit‑ready workpapers to support all tax filings and provision calculations.
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations for financial statement reporting.
• Manage compliance for domestic and international withholding taxes, including the preparation and filing of relevant returns.
• Lead the strategy and execution of all federal, state, and local income tax audits; serve as the primary liaison with tax authorities, manage documentation requests, and negotiate audit settlements and appeals.
• Oversee multi‑state sales and use tax compliance, including the review of filings, nexus monitoring, and the management of use tax accruals and exemption certificates.
• Manage the end‑to‑end property tax cycle, including the timely filing of renditions, valuation reviews, and payment of assessments for real and personal property.
• Ensure adherence to various other tax obligations, such as gross receipts, business licenses, and excise taxes, across all relevant jurisdictions.
• Conduct research on complex tax issues to support business decisions and defend tax positions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A Master’s in Taxation (MST) is highly preferred.
• Certification: CPA is highly preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in corporate tax within public accounting (Big 4 or mid‑tier) or a multinational corporate tax department.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in IAS 12 (IFRS) or a deep understanding of ASC 740 with the ability to bridge to IFRS.
  • Expertise in consolidated tax return regulations and intercompany tax accounting.
  • Hands‑on experience with corporate tax compliance and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to manage complex deadlines and communicate technical tax data.

Benefits

• Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
• Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 401k Matching
• Educational reimbursement up to Ten Thousand Dollars per year
• Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
• Corporate discount programs
• Free Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner provided to employees

Equal Employment Opportunity

SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Compensation

Pay Range: $125,000 USD - $180,000 USD