Tax Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is looking for a Tax Manager in Santa Clara, California. This key role involves ensuring compliance with all corporate tax requirements, preparing federal and state tax returns, and interfacing with taxing authorities. The successful candidate will drive tax projects and enhance tax processes within a growing team.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation, CPA preferred, and significant experience in corporate tax compliance. The company offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in multinational consolidated tax compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. tax legislation.
• Experience with indirect tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state corporate tax returns.
• Calculate quarterly tax provisions and allocations.
• Perform technical tax research.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of U.S. tax legislation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation

CPA

Tools

OneSource corporate tax software

Microsoft Office (Excel)

PowerBI

Alteryx

Job description

## Tax ManagerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Santa Clara, California, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0135242**Location:**Santa Clara, California, United States**Job ID:**R0135242**Date Posted:**2026-06-22**Company Name:**HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.**Profession (Job Category):**Finance**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****Tax Manager****Company:** Hitachi America, Ltd.**Department:** Tax Department, Corporate Finance & Accounting**Position:** Tax Manager**Location:** Hybrid – Santa Clara, CA**Status:** Regular, Full-Time**About Hitachi, Ltd.**Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance.Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.**Summary:**Hitachi America, Ltd. (www.hitachi-america.us) is seeking a high-performing Tax Manager to join the Tax Department in Santa Clara, CA, as part of a newly established tax leadership team. This is a key role offering the opportunity to drive impact across a complex, multinational organization. The Tax Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate tax filing requirement, preparation of tax provision, partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors, interface with taxing authorities, perform technical tax research, and managing tax projects as assigned. This position provides strong visibility, ownership, and the opportunity to help shape and enhance tax processes withing a growling team.**Responsibilities:*** Prepare consolidated, sub-consolidated and single corporate entity federal, combined state, and separate state and local income tax returns and supporting workpapers, including quarterly estimates, and extension filings.* Prepare the quarterly and annual consolidated tax provisions, including true-ups, current and deferred tax calculations, uncertain tax positions analysis, and valuation allowance assessments.* Calculate and prepare quarterly intercompany tax allocations.* Support IFRIC 23 analysis by coordinating and providing required information to external advisors.* Prepare all aspects of U.S. and Canadian indirect tax filings, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, GST/HST, excise tax, property tax and other related filings.* Monitor and evaluate sales and use tax planning opportunities and assess tax impacts of changes, including acquisitions.* Prepare proforma federal and state tax returns for final intercompany tax allocations.* Respond to tax notices and support/represent company in tax audits.* Perform technical tax research and provide clear, supportable recommendations on complex tax matters.* Support ad-hoc tax projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation; CPA strongly preferred.* Progressive corporate tax experience in multinational consolidated tax compliance and financial reporting. A combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience is preferred.* Strong working knowledge of OneSource corporate tax software and Microsoft Office application, particularly Excel. Experience using PowerBI and Alteryx preferred.* Current, practical knowledge of U.S. tax legislations, including the TCJA, CARES Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and OBBBA.* Solid understanding of multinational, multi-state corporate income tax, and sales & use tax laws.* Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving capabilities.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate effectively across functions.* Self-directed with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.* Ability to work effectively with others and enhance teamwork environment.**Our Values**We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:Wa – Harmony, Trust, RespectMakoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, IntegrityKaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge*For California only (as required by California’s Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (**SB 1162**): The good faith expected compensation for this position is* $160,000 - $210,000*. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.****Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities******If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.***