Tax Manager

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” - supporting our customers' digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at

Summary

Hitachi America, Ltd. ( is seeking a Tax Manager to join the Tax Department located in Santa Clara, CA. The Tax Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate tax filing requirements, preparation of tax provision, interfacing with taxing authorities, researching issues, and managing tax projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated, sub-consolidated and single corporate entities’ federal, combined states, and separate state and local income tax workpapers and returns, quarterly tax estimates, and return extensions.
• Prepare the quarterly and annual consolidated tax provision including true-ups, calculation of current and deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowance analysis.
• Prepare quarterly intercompany tax allocations.
• Provide information to external consultants for IFRIC 23 analysis.
• Prepare all aspects of U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and local sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, GST/HST, excise tax, property tax and other tax filings.
• Monitor sales and use tax planning opportunities and tax impacts of changes in business operations and acquisitions.
• Prepare proforma federal and state tax returns for final intercompany tax allocations.
• Respond to tax notices and represent company in tax audits.
• Conduct technical research and provide recommendation on tax issues.
• Assist in various tax projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting or Taxation. Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Progressive corporate tax experience in multinational consolidated tax compliance and financial reporting. A combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience is preferable.
• Strong working knowledge of Thomson Reuters OneSource corporate tax software and Microsoft Office application, particularly Excel.
• Up to date knowledge on tax law changes per the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, CARES Act and Inflation Reduction Act.
• Solid understanding of multinational, multi-state corporate, and sales & use tax laws.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, in addition to excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, and to prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with others and enhance teamwork environment.

Pay Range: $157,000 – $207,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Our Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting, Manufacturing, and Professional Services