Opportunity for a mandarin speaking Tax professional to join a leading solar PV manufacturing company as Tax manager.
Location: The company has offices in San Ramon, CA and Dallas, TX. The role can be based in either San Ramon or Dallas.
The ideal candidate has deep experience in U.S. and Canada taxation for renewable energy companies, a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, and the ability to communicate effectively in Chinese and English with cross-border stakeholders.
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 tax 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
- 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
- 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 experience in handling US corporate taxation.
- Working knowledge of Canadian corporate tax and indirect taxes
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP (ASC 740)
- With CPA certificate is a highly preferred.
- Experience in solar industry or renewable energy industry is highly preferred.
- Bilingual in Chinese and English
Key Contact
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