Your qualifications and experience should include:
Bachelor's d egree in accounting or related field is required . CPA and/or Masters in Tax preferred
Minimum of 10- 12 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
Comprehensive knowledge and technical competence in book-to-tax accounting , as well as federal and state income tax concepts applicable to multinational organization s , is essential
Knowledge of IFRS a plus
Detail oriented with strong anal ytical skills and proven capability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline - driven dynamic environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite , Corp T ax compliance software and OneSource Tax Provision required
Experience within the Entertainment industry preferred
Working knowledge of BPC/SAP preferred
Must be authorized to work unrestricted within the United States
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 benefitsFertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and adoption assistance programsBasic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and childrenVoluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insuraHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
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. To learn more: www.sony.com/en .
POSITION SUMMARY
Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a n Assistant Director, Tax Reporting and Compliance for the Global Tax Office located in Culver City, CA . This role will focus on the Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) segment .
This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 3-4 days per week in the Culver City , CA office.
RESPO NSIBILITIES
Prepare and review corporate , state and partnership tax returns for the Sony Pictures Segment
Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provision calculation in accordance with I AS 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 analy s is of income tax amounts including preparation of tax-related journal entries for Sony Pictures Segment
Compute a n d maintain various Federal and state tax attributes schedules
Understand IFRIC23(FIN48) Positions, update and analyze the impact of I FRIC23(FIN48) reserves to the Company's US federal tax attributes
Prepare tax forecast, budget, and cash flow for Sony Pictures Segment
Analyze and support on matters related to US international considerations including foreign-source income, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits and withholding taxes
Compile sub- consolidated tax return workpapers as well as income ta x packages, elections, and disclosures for Sony Pictures entities
Work closely with the accounting, finance, and legal teams at Sony Pictures on tax-related matters
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
Assist with consolidated/combin ed Federal/State filing audits; handling of all standalone Federal/State audits
Identify and s upport process improvement initiatives within the tax provision and compliance operations to enhance efficiency through the implementation of innovative solutions and collaboration with other tax specialty groups
Proactively manage and maintain provision and compliance deadlines
Assist in special tax projects as needed
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
Sonyglobal · Culver City