Job Description

MISSION

This role is responsible for the tax planning and compliance for all OPmobility U.S. affiliates. The role will be responsible for U.S. tax planning, income tax audits, and the timely completion of federal and state tax income tax returns with the support of outside advisors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage the federal and state compliance activities for all U.S. affiliates.

· Coordinate and collaborate with global tax team on tax strategies and policies that support the business.

· Lead or support U.S. tax planning projects and audits.

ACTIVITIES

Tax

· Review or prepare support files used for consolidation and filing of tax returns

· Manage R&D tax credit process

· Lead state and federal tax incentive projects.

· USA federal and multi-state tax compliance, optimization

· Review federal and state tax projections and quarterly payments.

· Propose strategic tax planning opportunities in all areas of federal and state taxes

· Work with Group Tax Team to monitor developments in tax legislation and communicate the effects of these developments to management

· Keep track of industry trends and changes related to taxes

· Manage Transfer Pricing Policies and Documentation for compliance

· Support and facilitate IRS income tax audits: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.

· Lead or support tax audits and special tax related projects

· Provide technical guidance and expertise to Business Groups for sales/use, property, and value-added tax compliance

· Streamline and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures

PROFILE REQUIRED

Personal Background

· Experience with preparing financial statements, working with external auditors or advisors, and year-end financial audits

· Strong tax research skills and ability to effectively communicate complicated tax concepts to senior management

· Experience with leading tax planning projects and tax audits

· Experience with tax credits (research, capital investment, employment)

· Knowledge and understanding of current U.S. tax events (federal and state)

· General knowledge of state taxation and apportionment methodologies

· General knowledge of different types of legal entity classifications and tax ramifications

· Knowledge of activities that may create tax exposure / nexus (state and international Sales and use tax experience and general knowledge of exemptions)

Skills and Abilities

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with strong tax experience, CPA preferred

· 5-8 years’ corporate tax compliance and planning experience

· Manufacturing environment required, Automotive experience a plus

· US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards

· Self-starter, flexible and has a high level of integrity

· Action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Knowledge of SAP a plus

· Ability to maintain working relationships with internal and external customers

· Ability to collect, maintain and analyze data

· Must be able to manage time and determine priorities

· Professional verbal and written communication skills (English required)

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