Senior Manager, Tax

Company: Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Lt
Location: Novi
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles. Senior Manager, Tax United States - MI - Novi Job Description Supervisory Capacity: Direct Reports: 1-5 Core Responsibilities:

• Coordinate communication of US&Canada income tax andState&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 accurate preparation, review, and filing of all returns related to income tax, State&Local Tax, franchise and excise Tax, US property Tax
• Ensure proper financial reportingof US & Canada income taxes (payables/deferred taxes), including interface with external financial statement auditors & government auditors (valuation allowance analysis, transfer pricing risks, etc.)
• Support US & Canadatax strategies to align with Yanfeng's business objectives
• Lead tax audit defense including drafting issue responses and direct contact with tax authorities
• 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 other Information Reporting process(W-8, W-9, 1099, 1042)
• Manage your US tax team (1-2 persons)
• Manage relationship and reviewwork performed by outside service providers
• 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 changes impacting the business, planning and restructuring opportunities, etc.)
• May have opportunity to further support the NA, EU & South Africa tax director on global tax projects when needed, if desired. Some Experience Preferred: Support other departments with tax queries (transfer pricing, 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). Manage preparation and oversight of Transfer Pricing documentation reports for US & Canada.
  • Business Operating System (BOS): Understand, apply and meet allfunction-related BOS 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 Compliance requirements
  • Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
  • Must comply with all companypolicies 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 to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
  • Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).
  • Other duties as assigned Specific Requirements Master's Level Degree Area of Study: 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 Minimum Years of Experience within a corporate environment; automotive industry experience - -preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required Must possess strong tax research, compliance, and planning skills and the ability to transfer application oftax 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
    • Prior experience with HFM highly preferred
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
    • Working knowledge of US GAAP and federal taxaccounting Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Constantly Movement (Walking): Occasionally Carry Weight (Lifting up to XX lbs): Occasionally Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly 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.Share this jobOur culture - shared values of our global team

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