Tax Team - Senior National Manager (HOD

Tax Team - Senior National Manager (HOD)

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries.

We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Provides strategic leadership and overall oversight of the U.S. tax function, including tax accounting, compliance, planning, risk management, tax governance, and tax technology. This position is responsible for supporting the transition from a predominantly outsourced tax service model to a more internally managed tax organization. The role serves as the primary tax advisor to executive management and Korea HQ, providing technical tax guidance on federal, state and local, international, and cross-border tax matters.

This position leads the development of internal tax capabilities, manages relationships with external tax advisors, oversees tax provision and compliance processes, and supports continuous improvement of tax processes and systems. Big 4 public accounting experience and hands-on experience with Thomson Reuters One Source Tax Provision, One Source Income Tax, or similar enterprise tax software are strongly preferred.

$151,000 - $196,000 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Lead and oversee all U.S. tax functions, including federal income tax, state and local tax, tax accounting, tax compliance, tax planning, and tax reporting. Develop and enhance internal tax capabilities, processes, and governance to support the company's tax function. Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision processes under U.S. GAAP and IFRS, including review of current/deferred taxes, tax reserves, and related financial reporting matters.

Manage federal, state, and local income tax compliance, including tax returns, estimates, extensions, notices, and related filings. Provide technical tax guidance and strategic recommendations to executive management, Finance, Accounting, Legal, HR, Operations, and Korea HQ. Lead and manage tax audits, examinations, inquiries, controversy matters, and communications with tax authorities. Coordinate with Korea HQ and external advisors on international tax, transfer pricing, withholding tax, and cross-border tax matters.

Oversee tax advisory services and review tax compliance filings and supporting documentation of domestic affiliates and subsidiaries. Establish and maintain tax governance, internal controls, policies, procedures, and documentation standards. Manage and review the work of external tax advisors, auditors, and service providers to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with company objectives. Lead tax technology and process improvement initiatives, including implementation, optimization, and effective use of Thomson Reuters One Source Tax Provision, One Source Income Tax, or similar tax software.

Recruit, train, mentor, and develop tax team members to strengthen in-house tax knowledge, accountability, and operational effectiveness. Monitor tax law and regulatory developments and evaluate potential impacts, risks, and opportunities for the company.

Support business expansion, restructuring, M&A, new business initiatives, and other strategic projects from a tax perspective. Evaluate and support federal, state, and local tax incentives, credits, and economic development opportunities. Assist with ERP, finance transformation, automation, and tax data improvement projects. Prepare tax-related reports, presentations, and analysis for executive management and Korea HQ. Support cross-functional projects involving Accounting, Treasury, Legal, HR, Procurement, and Operations.

Other duties as assigned

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave

Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance

Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*

401(k) with Generous Matching

Referral Bonuses*

Auto Allowance*

Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*

Discretionary Bonuses*

Tuition Reimbursement*

All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Strong knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax, state and local tax, and tax compliance requirements

Strong knowledge of ASC 740 tax provision, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and tax reporting

Ability to lead tax audits, controversy matters, tax notices, and communications with tax authorities

Ability to provide strategic tax advice to executive management and Korea HQ

Strong leadership, team development,…