Opportunity for a Mandarin speaking Tax professional to join a leading solar PV manufacturing company as Tax Manager.
Locations: The company has offices in San Ramon, CA and Dallas, TX. The role can be based in either San Ramon or Dallas.
Key Responsibilities
North America Tax Compliance
* Manage U.S. and Canadian tax matters, including federal, state/provincial, and local taxes.
* Ensure full compliance with local tax laws and regulations, including timely filing of all tax returns and payments.
* Oversee indirect taxes, such as U.S. and Canada sales and use tax.
* Monitor changes in U.S. and Canadian tax regulations and assess business impact.
Tax Advisors & External Coordination
* Act as the primary contact for U.S. and Canadian tax advisors and CPA firms.
* Coordinate tax filings, tax projects, and ongoing communications with tax agents.
* Manage tax-related service fee budgets and support tax payment budgeting and system entries.
* Liaise with local tax authorities as required.
Tax Accounting & GAAP
* Support tax-related accounting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 740).
* Assist with income tax provision, deferred tax analysis, and effective tax rate explanations.
* Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes related to tax.
* Communicate North America tax and GAAP matters clearly to China headquarters.
Industry-Specific Tax Matters (Manufacturing / Renewable Energy Preferred)
* Manage tax issues related to manufacturing and/or renewable energy operations.
* Support tax matters related to renewable energy incentives, where applicable, including U.S. ITC / PTC and transferable tax credits; Canadian clean energy investment tax credits and accelerated CCA.
* Support tax structuring for projects, entities, and cross-border operations.
Audit Support
* Coordinate and support local financial audits and tax audits in the U.S. and Canada.
* Act as the main point of contact for auditors and external advisors.
* Prepare and review audit-related tax documentation and responses.
Cash Management & Banking
* Support North America cash settlement activities, including transaction coordination and reconciliation.
* Issue checks for approved tax payments, vendor payments, and other disbursements.
* Deposit received checks and ensure timely and accurate recording.
* Coordinate with banks on routine banking matters.
* Support bank reconciliations and cash planning related to tax payments.
Job Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, finance or related field.
* Minimum 5 years of work experience in handling U.S. corporate taxation.
* Working knowledge of Canadian corporate tax and indirect taxes.
* Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP (ASC 740).
* Experience in solar industry or renewable energy industry is highly preferred.
* Work experience in large public accounting firm.
* Bilingual in Chinese and English.
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