Director of Corporate Tax Consolidation

The Director, Corporate Tax, plays a vital role in managing and overseeing all aspects of the Konica Minolta Holdings U.S.A., Inc. (HUS) tax operations. HUS was formed to enable the tax consolidation of Konica Minolta Inc. (KMI) North American subsidiaries. The HUS Tax Director's primary responsibility is to contribute to the organization's financial success by implementing effective tax strategies and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. Reporting directly to the CFO, this autonomous position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to changing tax regulations. The Tax Director works closely with the financial management of the organization's several subsidiaries providing tax guidance and assistance.

• Develop and implement tax strategies: Provide strategic direction and guidance on tax planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives, while minimizing tax risks and liabilities.

• Tax compliance: Timely and accurate preparation and filing of all tax returns, including income tax, sales tax, and other required filings, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Manage tax audits and inquiries: Represent the organization during tax audits, coordinate responses to inquiries from tax authorities, and resolve any disputes or issues that may arise.

• Stay updated on tax regulations: Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess their impact on the organization, and advise management accordingly to ensure compliance and optimize tax benefits.

• Tax accounting and reporting: Prepare consolidated federal and state income tax provisions along with the required analysis for inter-company transaction eliminations and collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate tax accounting, including the provision for income taxes, deferred taxes, and tax-related financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

• Tax planning and optimization: Identify tax-saving opportunities, such as credits, deductions, and incentives, and develop strategies to optimize the organization's tax position, while maintaining compliance (i.e., R&D Credits & Transfer Pricing)

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders: Work closely with subsidiary finance, legal, and other departments to provide tax advice and support for business initiatives, transactions, and contracts.

• Build relationships with external partners: Interact with external tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and compliance on tax-related matters.

• SOX compliance: Ensure that the tax function, in conjunction with accounting, is compliant with the requirements and procedures established under "JSOX'. This includes maintaining tax internal controls by recommending and documenting tax policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge, skills & abilities)

• Strong knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

• Proven experience in managing tax audits and effectively resolving tax-related disputes.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals in a clear and concise manner.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of tax software (Onesource Income Tax and Tax Provision), SAGE Fixed Asset Accounting software and MS Office applications.

• Solid experience with online tax research tools such as CCH or RIA

• Strong work ethic with proven ability to handle confidential information with tact, diplomacy and discretion.

• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills to convey complex matters with simplicity and clarity to non-experts across the organization.

• Thrives independently and as part of a team.

• Relies on experience, judgment and strong organizational skills to plan and accomplish goals in a multi-company environment.

• Demonstrated ability to be hands-on, resourceful, detail and results oriented.

Experience, Educational Requirements & Certifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Tax related discipline. Masters in Tax or comparable advanced degree preferred.

  • 8-10 years of progressive tax experience within an in-house/corporate environment.

  • Experience in compliance, controversy resolution, financial reporting under IFRS/GAAP, planning, transfer pricing, and SOX/controls.

  • Deep knowledge of ASC 740 and FIN48 is highly desirable.

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Konica Minolta's journey started 150 years ago, with a vision to see and do things differently. We innovate for the good of society and the world. The same purpose that kept us moving then, keeps us moving now. Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is reshaping and revolutionizing the workplace to achieve true connectivity through the Intelligent Connected Workplace. The company guides and supports its clients' digital transformation through its expansive office technology portfolio, including IT Services (All Covered), intelligent information management, managed print services and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta has been included on CRN's MSP 500 list nine times and The World Technology Awards named the company a finalist in the IT Software category. Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for sixteen consecutive years, and is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2021 America's Best-in-State employers list. The company received Keypoint Intelligence's BLI 2021 A3 Line of The Year Award and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Award for its bizhub i-Series. Konica Minolta, Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for nine consecutive years and has spent six years on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list. Konica Minolta partners with its clients to give shape to ideas and works to bring value to our society. For more information, please visit us online and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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