Assistant Director, Tax Reporting and Compliance

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters

of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S.

businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC,

Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment

Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a

vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation

Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people

than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en

[http://www.sony.com/en].

POSITION SUMMARY

• Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking an Assistant Director, Tax
• Reporting and Compliance for the Global Tax Office located in Culver City,

CA. This role will focus on the Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) segment.

This position will be on a Hybrid schedule with 3-4 days per week in the Culver

City, CA office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review corporate, state and partnership tax

returns for the Sony Pictures Segment

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provision calculation in

accordance with IAS 12; computation of book to tax differences; tracking of

deferred taxes inventory; tax account analysis and reconciliations; assist

with effective tax rate reconciliation and other analysis of income tax

amounts including preparation of tax-related journal entries for

Sony Pictures Segment

• Compute and maintain various Federal and state tax attributes schedules

• Understand IFRIC23(FIN48) Positions, update and analyze the impact

of IFRIC23(FIN48) reserves to the Company’s US federal tax attributes

• Prepare tax forecast, budget, and cash flow for Sony Pictures Segment

• Analyze and support on matters related to US international considerations

including foreign-source income, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits and

withholding taxes

• Compile sub-consolidated tax return workpapers as well as income tax

packages, elections, and disclosures for Sony Pictures entities

• Work closely with the accounting, finance, and legal teams at Sony Pictures

on tax-related matters

• Monitor U.S. tax developments and related international rules impacting US

filings, including OECD BEPS/Pillar Two to assess impacts on the business

and assist with related reporting requirements

• Assist with consolidated/combined Federal/State filing audits; handling of

all standalone Federal/State audits

• Identify and support process improvement initiatives within the tax

provision and

compliance operations to enhance efficiency through the implementation

of innovative solutions and collaboration with other tax specialty groups

• Proactively manage and maintain provision and compliance deadlines

• Assist in special tax projects as needed

• Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for

the responsibilities outlined above

QUALIFICATIONS

Your qualifications and experience should include

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required. CPA and/or

Masters in Tax preferred

• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in corporate tax accounting,

compliance, and/or tax provision preparation, preferably in a large

multinational company and/or a public accounting firm

• Comprehensive knowledge and technical competence in book-to-tax accounting,

as well as federal and state income tax concepts applicable to multinational

organizations, is essential

• Knowledge of IFRS a plus

• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and proven capability to

prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven dynamic environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CorpTax compliance software and

OneSource Tax Provision required

• Experience within the Entertainment industry preferred

• Working knowledge of BPC/SAP preferred

• Must be authorized to work unrestricted within the United States

We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive

as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of

creativity and technology.”

Benefits

• SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to
• work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers
• coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and
• financial well-being.

What we offer you

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with

coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access

to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits

• Fertility benefits, including, surrogacy, and

adoption assistance programs

• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental

life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children

• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident,

and hospital indemnity insurance

• Short-term & long-term disability plans

• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave

• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with

immediate vesting

• Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs

• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules

• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays

(early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day

(based on business needs)

• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)

• Matching gift program

• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees

• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony

stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $190,000. In

addition to the annual base salary, this role has an annual bonus target

of 17%. This range does not include any other compensation components or other

benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered

depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the

qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant

experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained,

certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which

the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law,

ordinance, or regulation.

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