Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.
Senior Tax Manager
Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd., Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377
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Senior Tax Manager
United States - MI - Novi
Job Description Main Responsibilities
Ensure proper financial reporting of USincome taxes (payables/deferred taxes), including interface with external financial statement auditors & government auditors (valuation allowance analysis, transfer pricing risks, etc.)
Lead tax audit defense including drafting issue responses and direct contact with tax authorities
Coordinate communication of US income tax and State & Local Tax issues with various North American business teams (Plants, Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, etc.)
Complywith all tax requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Manage timely and accuratepreparation, review, and filing of all returns related to income tax, State & Local Tax, franchise and excise Tax, US property Tax
Support other departments with tax queries (restructuring, tax exemption certificate, tax rate determination, proper tax treatment of certain transactions, etc.)
Support negotiation of incentive schemes with various US states and local authorities as well as continue to monetize existing grants (monitor continuous compliance with grant’s conditions and defend grant audit)
Identify and execute tax planning opportunities (cash tax savings, BEAT minimization, tax credits, 163j, property tax reduction, etc.)
Manage R&D tax credit process performed by outside service provider
Manage FATCA / CRS / FBARs and otherInformation Reporting process (W-8, W-9, 1099, 1042)
Manage relationship and review work performed by outside service providers
Manage the US tax team (1 person)
Additional Responsibilities
Independently retrieve and analyze financial data from ERP and consolidation software
Support Transfer Pricing team with the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation reports for US
Support limited Canada tax issues
Support US tax strategies to align with Yanfeng’s business objectives
Identify and implement tax process improvements underlying the tax function
Support the tax director in preparing quarterly report for upper management (Global CFO and Global finance team) on US & Canada tax position (tax attributes detailed analysis, tax risks and mitigation plans, domestic and international regulatory changesimpacting the business, planning and restructuring opportunities, etc.)
Be part of a flexible team supporting your growth: Depending on desire and capability, possibility to develop new competencies by getting involved, either independently or in support of the NA, EU & South Africa taxdirector, on global or regional tax projects
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting; advanced degree preferred (e.g., Master of Science in Taxation)
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
10+ years combined public accounting and/or corporate tax experience.
1-3 Years of Experience within the automotive industry preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Must possess strong tax research, compliance, and planning skills and theability to transfer application of tax theory to company’s business transactions
In-depth knowledge of US federal and state tax
Comfortable in making decisions and working independently
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy, self-motivated
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with HFM highly preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Working knowledge of US GAAP and federal tax accounting
Essential Common Requirements for all Employees
International OperatingSystem (IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IOS requirements.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
Compliance: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT/ Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/ or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
Ability tomultitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain predictable and regularattendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, cooperate office, or remote).:
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.
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Senior Tax Manager
United States - MI - Novi
Job Description Main Responsibilities
Ensure proper financial reporting of USincome taxes (payables/deferred taxes), including interface with external financial statement auditors & government auditors (valuation allowance analysis, transfer pricing risks, etc.)
Lead tax audit defense including drafting issue responses and direct contact with tax authorities
Coordinate communication of US income tax and State & Local Tax issues with various North American business teams (Plants, Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, etc.)
Complywith all tax requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Manage timely and accuratepreparation, review, and filing of all returns related to income tax, State & Local Tax, franchise and excise Tax, US property Tax
Support other departments with tax queries (restructuring, tax exemption certificate, tax rate determination, proper tax treatment of certain transactions, etc.)
Support negotiation of incentive schemes with various US states and local authorities as well as continue to monetize existing grants (monitor continuous compliance with grant’s conditions and defend grant audit)
Identify and execute tax planning opportunities (cash tax savings, BEAT minimization, tax credits, 163j, property tax reduction, etc.)
Manage R&D tax credit process performed by outside service provider
Manage FATCA / CRS / FBARs and otherInformation Reporting process (W-8, W-9, 1099, 1042)
Manage relationship and review work performed by outside service providers
Manage the US tax team (1 person)
Additional Responsibilities
Independently retrieve and analyze financial data from ERP and consolidation software
Support Transfer Pricing team with the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation reports for US
Support limited Canada tax issues
Support US tax strategies to align with Yanfeng’s business objectives
Identify and implement tax process improvements underlying the tax function
Support the tax director in preparing quarterly report for upper management (Global CFO and Global finance team) on US & Canada tax position (tax attributes detailed analysis, tax risks and mitigation plans, domestic and international regulatory changesimpacting the business, planning and restructuring opportunities, etc.)
Be part of a flexible team supporting your growth: Depending on desire and capability, possibility to develop new competencies by getting involved, either independently or in support of the NA, EU & South Africa taxdirector, on global or regional tax projects
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting; advanced degree preferred (e.g., Master of Science in Taxation)
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
10+ years combined public accounting and/or corporate tax experience.
1-3 Years of Experience within the automotive industry preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Must possess strong tax research, compliance, and planning skills and theability to transfer application of tax theory to company’s business transactions
In-depth knowledge of US federal and state tax
Comfortable in making decisions and working independently
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy, self-motivated
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with HFM highly preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Working knowledge of US GAAP and federal tax accounting
Essential Common Requirements for all Employees
International OperatingSystem (IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IOS requirements.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
Compliance: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT/ Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/ or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
Ability tomultitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain predictable and regularattendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, cooperate office, or remote).:
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.
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