This position will focus on US international tax compliance and accounting. This role will interface with key Tax Department personnel and regional/entity level finance teams on international tax issues, and provide support information regarding audits, tax planning and tax accounting issues. The International Tax Manager will be responsible for working with other tax department members to manage the processes and the projects involved in meeting all of NXP's income tax compliance and accounting responsibilities including ASC 740 tax provision calculations, effective tax rate analyses, withholding taxes, deferred tax analysis & reconciliations, FIN 48 tax reserve analysis and other responsibilities as determined to meet the goals of the corporate tax department. The position is highly technical and requires a balance of income tax accounting and technical skills as well as superior analytical skills
The Candidate:
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate tax principles and tax accounting principles, be a self-starter who takes ownership of projects and is able to quickly learn, identify, design, and implement process improvements for efficient and effective tax compliance, reporting and planning, especially through technological enhancements. Strong documentation skills (e.g., cross-referencing, executive summaries) as well as a keen attention to detail are essential. Strong analytical, interpersonal and resource management skills are required.
Core Responsibilities:
US. International tax compliance, reporting, and audit
U.S Federal international tax calculations and forms including Forms 5471, Foreign-derived intangible income ("FDII"), Global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI"), Base erosion and anti-abuse tax ("BEAT"), Subpart F, Foreign tax credit and other US International tax calculations and form preparation
Withholding tax processes for payments originating from US
FIN 48 analyses/documentation of US international tax
Reviewing foreign entity tax returns, return-to-accrual calculations and account rollforwards
Support operational tax planning, global cash repatriation, tax audits, treaty analysis, transfer pricing, calculating withholding tax payments and other planning issues
Stay current on all tax matters affecting the company, including but not limited to changes in international tax laws, regulatory rules and accounting standards
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's degree preferred)
CPA license preferred
6+ years relevant international tax experience, a blend of public accounting and corporate experience is preferred
Strong corporate tax planning background with experience in US international outbound tax and host country tax, including knowledge regarding FTCs, Subpart F, E&P, FDII, GILTI, and BEAT
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate tax issues to nontax personnel and to collaborate across boundaries & cultures with a diverse peer group