Tax Manager

Who We Are

Through our service brands Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, Hyundai Capital America offers a wide range of financial products tailored to meet the needs of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia customers and dealerships. We provide vehicle financing, leasing, subscription, and insurance solutions to over 2 million consumers and businesses. Embodying our commitment to grow, innovate, and diversify, we strive to reimagine the customer and dealer experience and launch innovative new products that broaden our market reach. We believe that success comes from within and are proud to support our team members through skill development and career advancement. Hyundai Capital America is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for our workforce. We are a values-driven company dedicated to supporting both internal and external communities through volunteering, philanthropy, and the empowerment of our Employee Resource Groups. Together, we strive to be the leader in financing freedom of movement.

We Take Care of Our People

Along with competitive pay, as an employee of HCA, you are eligible for the following benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision plans that include no-cost and low-cost plan options

Immediate 401(k) matching and vesting

Vehicle purchase and lease discounts plus monthly vehicle allowances

Paid Volunteer Time Off with company donation to a charity of your choice

Tuition reimbursement

What To Expect

The Tax Manager will be responsible for all assigned aspects of the Sales Tax Exchange Program (“STEP”) including management of program and processes, review and approval of trade transactions, overseeing information exchanges and reconciliation, monthly accounting entries, managerial accounting, account reconciliations, vendor management, coordination and establishing and establishing program governance & accountability between IT, Sales, and operational teams. This role will act as point of contact for field sales related questions around the program. In addition, this role will be responsible for KSOX controls testing, program documentation, tax and license compliance, preparing written technical memorandums, and audit defense, as necessary.

What You Will Do

• Review STEP transactions and workflows on regular basis including ongoing monitoring, reporting, exception resolution, trade reviews, reconciliations between system and subledger records and developing documentation and operations manual around program. Oversee key information exchanges and processes between vendors and internal teams required to facilitate program benefit, including timely monitoring, issue resolution, and administration of program.
• Act as point of contact between IT, Sales and Operational teams for all questions regarding the program to ensure all inquiries, accesses, reports, program governance are addressed and enforced timely.
• Review all monthly accounting entries related to the program transactions and be responsible for associated account reconciliations. In addition, will be responsible for reporting, monitoring, and potential program expansion.
• Perform STEP related tax compliance and reporting, as well as KSOX control testing.
• Prepare written technical memorandums and audit support.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in the federal, multistate and local tax field including financial accounting.
• Process and program management experience.
• Strong financial accounting and reporting background.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
• CPA and/or MBT preferred.
• Proven experience managing large projects/programs.
• Technical knowledge and expertise with indirect and income taxes.
• Knowledge and expertise in lease servicing products and / or system.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws with the ability to research and resolve complex state and local tax issues.
• Technical knowledge in financial accounting including experience reviewing accounting journal entries and reconciliations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP.)
• Ability to research complex tax issues and provide guidance and support.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to work well in teams and to collaborate with field sales teams.
• Problem solver and critical thinker.
• Must be able to establish a high level of credibility with all levels of internal operations.
• High level of integrity and work ethic.
• Self-starter and highly motivated (must be confident in own strength and ability to achieve goals).
• Must be creative and innovative (have the ability to search and find new solutions).

Work Environment

Employees in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels. Work is performed in an at home and office environment.

The posted salary range for this job takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. Successful candidates may be hired anywhere in the salary range based on these factors. It is uncommon to hire candidates at or near the top of the range.

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Primary Location

United States-California-Irvine

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