Property Tax Planning & Compliance Lead

What Makes a Honda, is Who Makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Total quality mindset and effective corporate social responsibility are two key corporate goals of AHM. This job contributes to these goals by enabling the Tax Department to accurately report and pay its tax liabilities to various tax authorities and also to accurately report taxes for the benefit of internal and external stakeholders. This position enables AHM to meet its legal and regulatory requirements to be a "company that society wants to exist." The job contributes to the overall state and local tax compliance requirements and is an important contributor towards departmental business plan themes. This position involves leading tax technical projects, particularly in the area of property tax, related to Honda new business, new ventures, and organizational changes. This job is also the primary coordinator with outside advisors to ensure that all indirect tax returns, payments, reports, licenses, and various other items are completed or made by all internal and external due dates.

Key Accountabilities

Provide leadership and support to ongoing property tax projects and business plan themes, especially those that involve new Honda business, new ventures, new ways of working, and expansion / changes of organization and business model.

Research property tax issues; support tax technology updates for all indirect tax and accounting systems; support property tax audits. Experienced with PTMS and RIA Checkpoint and a proficient user.

Supervise and review the preparation of all personal property tax returns, real property assessments, abatements, and compliance matters, and all associated tax payments and refunds by assigned deadlines.

Oversee establishment of forecasts for tax expense accounts and researching variances with budget versus actual data.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

BA / BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (required)

CMI Designation, CPA, Masters in Accounting, Masters in Taxation (preferred)

Continual technical education in statutory and regulatory environment

10 years in property tax role with a major multinational corporation, Big 4 firm, or equivalent

5 years of experience with PTMS, SAP, and / or equivalent tax compliance and management software

Expertise in Microsoft Excel and some experience with PowerPoint

Highly organized, works independently and reliably

Well-versed in multiple areas of indirect tax and able to supervise the work of others

Competent communicator, both verbal and written. Able to lead others and manage projects effectively

Working Conditions

Significant overtime may be required during quarterly financial statement closing events; able to work on highly complex issues during high-pressure, time compressed schedules; able to effectively work with external auditors in sometimes adversarial situations

Significant overtime may be required during budget and business planning events

Some travel is required, but not significant

What Differentiates Honda and Makes Us an Employer of Choice?

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary
• Regional Bonus
• Manager Lease Car Program
• Industry-Leading Benefit Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Relocation Assistance

Career Growth

Additional Offerings

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.