Corporate Tax Manager

Responsible for working with Finance and Accounting management in overseeing the organization's tax compliance, planning, and reporting to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations. Responsible for supporting the accurate, timely, and compliant execution of Nikon’s U.S. income tax accounting and compliance obligations. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to support federal and state income tax compliance, quarterly and annual income tax provision processes, tax estimates, audits, and notices, while contributing to process improvements, automation, and risk management within the tax function.

Competencies

Communication Skills Problem Solving Skills

Continuous Learning Research & Analytic Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration Tax Regulatory & Compliance

Detailed Oriented Technical Accounting Skills

Process Improvement Time Management 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Facilitate and manage the preparation and review company federal tax returns and the accurate, timely filing of all tax forms.
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated federal, state and local income tax returns and other business related filings.
• Prepare detailed income tax workpapers to support federal and state income tax compliance in a timely and accurate manner, in coordination with outsourced tax providers. 
• Review corporate income tax returns and year end tax calculations. 
• Support the quarterly and annual income tax provision process (ASC 740/IAS 12), including current and deferred tax calculations, return to provision adjustments, and supporting schedules. 
• Coordinate with external advisors and internal stakeholders, including subsidiaries, on tax compliance, estimates, extensions, audits, and technical matters. 
• Research U.S. federal and state income tax issues and summarize conclusions for internal review and decision making. 
• Support and manage responses to tax notices, information requests, and audits conducted by federal, state, or local taxing authorities. 
• Assist in monitoring changes in tax laws and regulations and evaluating potential impacts to the company. 
• Partner with outsourced compliance providers to improve standardization, documentation, and automation within the U.S. income tax compliance and provision processes. 
• Develop and implement process improvements related to tax accounting, compliance, estimates, and reporting workflows. 
• Maintain appropriate documentation, controls, and workpapers to support Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (J-SOX) compliance. 
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and other internal teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and alignment with financial reporting processes. 
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the tax function. 
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to 20%, including overnight travel. 
• Work outside of normal business hours, as needed, to meet reporting deadlines and operational requirements.

ANCILLARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support internal and external audits as required. 
• Assist with training, knowledge transfer, and documentation of tax processes. 
• Perform other duties as required or needed. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA preferred (or progress towards certification)
• 4+ years of progressive experience in federal and multi-state income tax within a public accounting firm, or in-house tax department, including exposure to ASC 740 and or IAS 12 .
• Working knowledge of U.S. Federal and Multi-state income tax compliance.
• Experience working with outsourced tax service providers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with tax audits, notices or controversy matters preferred.
• Interest in process improvement, automation and tax technology initiatives.

Nikon Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.