Manager, Tax

Overview

This position will assist in the management of Lam’s quarterly and year-end international provision for income taxes required under ASC 740 as well as U.S. federal income tax return preparation with a focus on international reporting and compliance. This position will also assist with worldwide tax audits, international tax planning, business initiatives, and tax technology transformation. The position will report to the Senior Manager, Tax and work closely with members of the global Tax and Finance organization.The Global Finance Group drives financial strategies based on expert understanding of Lam's breakthrough technologies, the semiconductor market, and the global business environment. They manage our company's financials and relationships with our investor community to ensure we have the strong financial foundation to fuel innovation and growth.

Location

Fremont, CA in alignment with the Company’s Virtual Flex Workplace Policy

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and support the quarterly and year-end income tax provision process, with a focus on international tax matters, including managing the provision workplan; preparing and reviewing foreign tax provisions, U.S. international tax calculations, tax journal entries, foreign income tax payable analyses, and financial statement footnote disclosures; and coordinating with foreign business units.
• Manage the U.S. international tax compliance process, including the preparation and review of Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, and 1118 and related statements, disclosures, and elections.
• Demonstrate and apply strong technical knowledge of U.S. international tax rules, including E&P, FTC, Subpart F, NCTI, FDDEI, BEAT, APB 23, etc., in the preparation and review of related tax calculations, analyses, and workpapers; analyze financial information for completeness and accuracy; and support the maintenance of OneSource Income Tax.
• Support income tax audits and inquiries by tax authorities worldwide, including preparation and coordination of supporting documentation.
• Support international acquisitions, reorganizations, tax planning initiatives, and other business projects, including analysis of related U.S. and foreign tax implications.
• Perform tax research and prepare technical documentation supporting worldwide tax positions.
• Support digital transformation and process improvement initiatives, with a focus on U.S. international tax processes and reporting.
• Leverage AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax provision, compliance, reporting, research, and other tax processes.
• Identify and implement appropriate AI use cases within the tax function, while ensuring compliance with company policies, data security requirements, and applicable controls.
• Manage external advisors and coordinate cross-functional project teams to deliver tax compliance, reporting, planning, audit, and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of corporate tax experience with significant focus on U.S. international tax compliance and provision
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or the equivalent; MST and/or CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. international corporate tax law and related compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of accounting and ASC 740 tax accounting principles
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and coordination skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to tax and non-tax stakeholders
• Strong proficiency in tax research tools
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Experience with SAP system is a plus
• Knowledge of transfer pricing principles is preferred
• Must have strong ethics and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong technology aptitude, the ability to quickly learn new software (e.g., SAP, OneSource Income Tax, OneSource Tax Provision), and a dedicated commitment to adopting and responsibly leveraging AI, automation, and data analytics tools

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $137,000.00 - $253,000.00.

The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

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