Manager, Tax at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Novi, Michigan

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Job Summary: Manage tax matters of Yanfeng in US (primarily) & Canada under the supervision of the US & Canada Senior Tax Manager, including preparation and filing of tax returns (income tax, SALT, property tax); tax accounting; tax audit; tax planning as well as support with transfer pricing and grants & incentives.

Responsibilities:

Core Skills and Responsibilities -

• Manage timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of all returns related to income tax, State and Local Tax, franchise and excise Tax, US property Tax. 


• Ensure proper financial reporting of US & Canada income taxes (payables/deferred taxes)


• Assist the defense of prior tax positions as audited by US & Canada tax authorities.


• Coordinate communication of US & Canada income tax and State & Local Tax issues with various North American business teams (Plants, Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, 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)

Experience preferred -

• Canada corporate income tax knowledge 


• Assist the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation reports for US & Canada


• 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)


• Strengthen and manage the process/tools/systems underlying the US & Canada tax function.


• Oversee tasks done by external service providers when necessary.


• 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; advanced degree preferred (e.g., Master of Science in Taxation)


• 5-9+ years combined public accounting and/or corporate tax experience.


• 1+ years of experience within the automotive industry.


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.


• Prior experience with HFM highly preferred.