Director, Income Tax Reporting and Compliance

About the role

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.

Position Summary

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Director, Income Tax Compliance & Reporting to lead income tax provision, compliance, forecasting, audit support, and related reporting activities for the Sony Pictures Entertainment segment. This role partners across tax, finance, accounting, operations, and legal teams to address complex U.S. federal, state, and international tax matters, strengthen processes through technology and innovation, and support the professional development of assigned team members. This position reports to the Senior Director, Consolidated Tax Reporting and Compliance.

This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 3-4 days per week in the Culver City office.

Job Responsibilities

• Review quarterly and annual income tax provision calculation in accordance with IAS 12; computation of book to tax differences; tracking of deferred taxes inventory; tax account analysis and reconciliations; assist with effective tax rate reconciliation and other analysis of income tax amounts including preparation of tax-related journal entries for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) Segment
• Manage and review sub-consolidated supporting tax return workpapers, tax packages, elections, disclosures, and forms for the federal and state corporate income, partnership, and withholding tax returns for the SPE segment in collaboration with the international tax team
• Collaborate with the tax planning and finance teams to incorporate the tax consequences of mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture activities into the provision and compliance process
• Prepare tax forecast, budget, and cash flow analysis for SPE Segment for inclusion in the consolidated SCA analysis
• Oversee the calculation and analysis of US international tax matters, including foreign-source income, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, and withholding taxes for SPE Segment.
• Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and legal departments to ensure tax considerations are appropriately identified, evaluated and addressed in business decisions
• Monitor U.S. tax developments and related international rules impacting US filings, including OECD BEPS/Pillar Two to assess impacts on the business and assist with related reporting requirements
• Manage and provide responses for segment related inquiries from the consolidated/combined Federal/State filing audits; handle all standalone Federal/State audits
• Oversee and support the professional development of assigned team members in U.S. tax technical analysis, compliance, and tax accounting/reporting activities
• Identify and support process improvement initiatives within the tax provision and compliance operations to enhance efficiency through the implementation of innovative solutions, technology enhancements, and collaboration with other tax specialty groups
• Assist in special tax projects as needed
• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above

Your qualifications and experience should include

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in corporate tax accounting, compliance, and/or tax provision preparation, preferably in a large multinational company and/or a public accounting firm
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field is required
• CPA and/or Masters in Tax preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge and technical competence in book-to-tax accounting, as well as federal and state income tax concepts applicable to multinational organizations, is essential
• Knowledge of IFRS a plus
• Significant experience with managing US tax compliance obligations, including analyzing and documenting tax positions
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and proven capability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CorpTax compliance software and OneSource Tax Provision required
• Working knowledge of BPC/SAP preferred

Pay and benefits

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.”

Benefits

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including hybrid work schedules
• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

• The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $215,000 to $225,000.
• In addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target of 22%.
• This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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