Corporate Tax Sr. Associate-Japanese Bilingual

Japanese SOGO SHOSHA conglomerate trade and investment company in NYC seeks Japanese bilingual Sr. Associate supports federal, state, and international tax compliance activities the US operation and its consolidated tax group subsidiaries. The role assists with tax-related projects, coordinates information gathering across subsidiaries, prepares tax filings and supporting schedules, and works with internal stakeholders and external advisors to support business initiatives and tax compliance requirements.

Exempt position

9-5, M-F hybrid 3 days in office

$130K-160K + bonus and fabulous health benefits package.

Key Accountabilities:

40% Deal advisory

(a)Coordinate tax-related activities for business transactions, reorganizations, and divestitures in collaboration with external advisors and internal stakeholders. Review analyses and deliverables prepared by advisors for completeness and consistency, communicate tax considerations to business departments, coordinate due diligence activities, and contribute to transaction documentation and implementation efforts.

40% Federal Compliance

(b) Serve as the primary point of coordination for consolidated federal income tax return preparation by managing information requests and communications with consolidated tax group subsidiaries.

(c) Analyze domestic tax law developments and assess potential impacts to our US operation  and consolidated tax group subsidiaries. Communicate key considerations and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

(d) Manage the development of federal income tax return workpapers, supporting schedules, tax calculations, and proforma federal tax returns.

20% International Compliance

(e) Coordinate the collection, analysis, and reporting of information required for Japanese Controlled Foreign Corporation (J-CFC) and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) compliance requirements.

(f) Develop analyses and supporting documentation in response to requests from Japan headquarters regarding international tax compliance matters.

Job Qualifications

Key Qualifications:                  

•           Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•           Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., OneSource) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

•           Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

•           Up-to-date knowledge of domestic tax laws and regulations.

•           No M&A tax experience required, but candidates who are eager to transition into M&A tax are warmly welcome.

Years of Experience: 4-6 years of related tax experience.

Education:                    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Languages:    English, Japanese

To apply, please email your resume to xjiang@pasona.com