Japanese Business Network - Private Tax Senior Manager

Senior Manager, Tax Services

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

As part of the PwC Private team you are expected to lead the way as tax advisors dedicated to innovation, providing our clients with the right skills and technology to problem solve and deliver sustained outcomes. As a Senior Manager you are expected to lead large projects and innovate processes, focusing on achieving results and maintaining operational excellence. You are expected to interact with clients at a senior level and drive overall project success, leveraging your influence, specialized knowledge, and network to deliver quality results.

Responsibilities:

• Leading large projects and innovating processes for operational excellence
• Interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success
• Leveraging influence, knowledge, and network to deliver quality results
• Providing clients with the right skills and technology
• Confirming alignment with organizational goals and objectives
• Applying strategic advising to enhance project outcomes
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Developing and mentoring top-performing teams

What You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 6 years of experience
• CPA, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity
• Required to be able to speak, read and write Japanese

What Sets You Apart:

• Proven ability to identify and address client needs
• Experience in building and utilizing client relationships
• Proven communication skills to articulate benefits
• Proficiency in managing resource requirements and project workflow
• Experience in supervising teams to foster trust
• Proven ability to provide timely feedback to staff
• Demonstrated leadership as a business advisor
• Experience in innovating through new technologies
• Proficiency in using digitization tools

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20%

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.