Manager of Tax Accounting

Location: Franklin, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days in office)
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree
Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Manager of Tax Accounting to join our team in Franklin, TN.

In this role, you will lead tax provision and reporting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with ASC 740. You will also drive process improvements through technology and provide strategic tax insights to support broader business objectives.

Additionally, this position plays a key leadership role in developing talent and partnering cross-functionally.

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.

• Lead preparation and review of the income tax provision, including effective tax rate, current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and return-to-provision adjustments
• Ensure accurate and timely close processes are completed, including tax journal entries and account reconciliations
• Oversee proper presentation of tax-related balances and disclosures in financial statements (e.g., deferred taxes, payable, cash flow, equity)

• Drive automation and optimization of tax accounting processes using tools such as One Source, Power BI, and Excel
• Identify opportunities to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of tax reporting processes

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of tax professionals
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Identify and document uncertain tax positions (UTPs) in accordance with ASC 740
• Monitor and evaluate tax controversies and audit matters, coordinating with internal teams and Global Tax
• Ensure compliance with internal controls (JSOX) and maintain strong documentation standards

• Partner with external auditors and internal reporting teams to support financial statement audits and reporting requirements
• Prepare documentation, respond to audit inquiries, and ensure timely resolution of issues

• Monitor changes in tax law and accounting standards (federal, state, and local) and assess impacts on tax provision and forecasts
• Identify risks and opportunities to support tax planning and optimization strategies

• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and other business units to understand transactions impacting the tax provision
• Facilitate clear communication of tax impacts and ensure alignment across stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, plus 7+ years of relevant tax accounting experience and 2+ years of leadership experience
• CPA required
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. GAAP tax accounting
• Experience in a Big 4/public accounting firm or large corporate tax department
• Experience with One Source Tax Provision and data/automation tools
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organization
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive, self-starter with strong collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on leveraging technology and data analytics

• Medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings
• Employee Lease Program and Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP) discounts
• Comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and cross-department career growth

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire. Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.