Yanfeng Human Resources

Compensation

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Main Responsibilities Ensure proper financial reporting of US income taxes (payables/deferred taxes), including interface with external financial statement auditors & government auditors (valuation allowance analysis, transfer pricing risks, etc.) Lead tax audit defense including drafting issue responses and direct contact with tax authorities Coordinate communication of US income tax and State & Local Tax issues with various North American business teams (Plants, Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, etc.) Comply with all tax requirements; advising management on needed actions. Manage timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of all returns related to income tax, State & Local Tax, franchise and excise Tax, US property Tax Support other departments with tax queries (restructuring, tax exemption certificate, tax rate determination, proper tax treatment of certain transactions, etc.) Support negotiation of incentive schemes with various US states and local authorities as well as continue to monetize existing grants (monitor continuous compliance with grant’s conditions and defend grant audit) Identify and execute tax planning opportunities (cash tax savings, BEAT minimization, tax credits, 163j, property tax reduction, etc.) Manage R&D tax credit process performed by outside service provider Manage FATCA / CRS / FBARs and other Information Reporting process (W-8, W-9, 1099, 1042) Manage relationship and review work performed by outside service providers Manage the US tax team (1 person) Additional Responsibilities: Independently retrieve and analyze financial data from ERP and consolidation software Support Transfer Pricing team with the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation reports for US Support limited Canada tax issues Support US tax strategies to align with Yanfeng’s business objectives Identify and implement tax process improvements underlying the tax function Support the tax director in preparing quarterly report for upper management (Global CFO and Global finance team) on US & Canada tax position (tax attributes detailed analysis, tax risks and mitigation plans, domestic and international regulatory changes impacting the business, planning and restructuring opportunities, etc.) Be part of a flexible team supporting your growth: Depending on desire and capability, possibility to develop new competencies by getting involved, either independently or in support of the NA, EU & South Africa tax director, on global or regional tax projects Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting; advanced degree preferred (e.g., Master of Science in Taxation) *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions. 10+ years combined public accounting and/or corporate tax experience. 1-3 Years of Experience within the automotive industry preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred Must possess strong tax research, compliance, and planning skills and the ability to transfer application of tax theory to company’s business transactions In-depth knowledge of US federal and state tax Comfortable in making decisions and working independently Attention to detail and high level of accuracy, self-motivated Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with HFM highly preferred Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Working knowledge of US GAAP and federal tax accounting Essential Common Requirements for all Employees: International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IOS requirements. Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related EHS requirements. Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements. Compliance: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT/ Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements. Must comply with all company policies and procedures. Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/ or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time. Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels. Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, cooperate office, or remote). :