Tax preparer Jobs in San Jose, CA

Department : Tax Department, Corporate Finance & Accounting

Position : Tax Director

Status : Regular, Full-Time

Company : Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” - supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries.

Summary :

Hitachi America, Ltd. (www.hitachi-america.us) is seeking an experienced Tax Director with a strong background in tax provision and tax compliance for a large multinational consolidated group to join the Tax Department located in Santa Clara, CA. The Tax Director will possess in-depth knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting standards. The Tax Director will be responsible for preparing and / or reviewing the consolidated tax provision and managing the tax compliance function of the tax department, including, but not limited to, reviewing all the federal, state, and local corporate tax workpapers and returns, interfacing with tax authorities, researching tax subject matters, and managing tax projects.

This role requires excellent leadership skills, the ability to manage complex tax issues, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the tax provision preparation process and completion of accurate and timely reporting for a large multinational consolidated group according to the International Accounting Standards.
• Review and prepare the quarterly and annual consolidated tax provision including true-ups, calculation of current and deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowance analysis.
• Review the annual tax provision and true-ups for tax shared service companies.
• Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated, sub-consolidated and single corporate entities’ federal, combined states, and separate state and local income tax workpapers and returns, quarterly tax estimates, and return extensions.
• Review quarterly intercompany tax allocations.
• Review proforma federal and state tax returns for final intercompany tax allocations.
• Manage and review all aspects of U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and local sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, GST / HST, excise tax, property tax and other tax filings prepared by Tax Manager.
• Manage sales and use tax planning opportunities and tax impacts of changes in business operations and acquisitions.
• Prepare the tax provision forecasts and cash flow analysis.
• Assist with the transfer pricing and uncertain tax position documentation.
• Manage US control group activities and data collection (e.g., BEAT, R&D credits, GILTI THE and CAMT).
• Provide technical guidance and training to tax team members on tax provision and compliance.
• Develop best practices and processes for the tax department to ensure project completion effectively and efficiently.
• Conduct technical research and provide recommendations on tax issues.
• Assist Senior Tax Director with various tax projects.

Qualifications :

For California only (as required by California’s Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162) : The expected compensation for this position is $200,000 - $264,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Our Values :

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit :

Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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