Vice President, Tax

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Job Summary

Job Description

I. Responsibilities:

The Vice President, Tax is responsible for leading the Tax function of the Nidec Americas Holding Corporation ("NAHC") Shared Service Center reporting directly to the NAHC President.

Responsibilities include:

Serve as a trusted advisor to the business, provide advice to achieve cash tax savings and minimize the global effective tax rate while complying fully with the laws of all relevant jurisdictions. Responsible for all domestic, international, and indirect taxes including tax compliance, income tax accounting, tax planning, acquisitions and divestitures, and tax audits. Lead change for standardization and automation of tax processes to gain efficiencies. Evaluate existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement approved changes. Ensure all tax returns and payments are timely and accurately filed. Supervise the quarterly income tax provision process and income tax controls to ensure the accurate reporting of the Company's effective tax rate and deferred tax computations. Collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders on merger, acquisition, and divestiture transactions. Provide advice on tax efficient structuring and funding. Lead tax due diligence activities and identify and effectively communicate tax considerations. Lead, mentor, and develop team of tax professionals. Research and provide advice on technical tax issues. Monitor tax legislation, analyze the impact, recommend and implement responsive action plans. Prepare and adhere to the Tax department's annual budget.

II. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• J.D., or Master of Science in Taxation (MST), preferred
• CPA required
• 12+ years of relevant multinational corporate tax experience with a Fortune 500 company, law firm and/or CPA firm
• Proven track record of leadership and change management
• Significant income tax accounting (ASC740, IAS 12) and tax planning experience
• Strong experience with M&A, legal entity restructuring, international tax, and transfer pricing
• Strong analytical, strategic, and technical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to partner with, educate, and influence business leaders regarding critical tax issues. Customer service-oriented focus.

III. Tools and Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer
• Office Equipment - Multi-function printers

IV. Relationship:

The Vice President, Tax will report to the NAHC President. This position has three direct reports and eight indirect reports.

The following positions report directly to the Vice President, Tax:

• Director, Federal Tax
• Director, International Tax
• Director, State & Local Tax

V. Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to perform significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing.

VI. Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually somewhat noisy.

VII. Selection Guidelines:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, background and reference check; will be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Additional Job Details

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