Director, North America Tax

Location: Englewood Cliffs

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.  Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.  

Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.  Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.  

At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.  What we can offer:

A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success

We offer an environment that enables colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities, focus on their work and create value. At LG, you're encouraged to take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis placed on performance and skill—and equal, merit-based opportunities across the board. We want our colleagues to grow with our global business. That's why we deliver sure rewards for exceptional performance and offer industry-leading benefits.

Come join the team!

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly strategic, organized, and results-driven North America Tax Team Leader (NATT) to provide business tax compliance oversight of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and State & Local Tax (SALT) Teams and serve as subject matter expert for audit and business tax support.
1. Corporate Income Tax Compliance Review quarterly and annual tax calculations, work papers, returns, and payments prepared by the CIT teamCIT Provision CIT Estimated/Extension Payments CIT Returns Withholding Tax ReturnsFBAR Reporting Support annual R&E and TP analysis and review annual studies prepared by external consulting firmsR&E Tax Credit Transfer Pricing
2. State & Local Tax Compliance Review monthly, quarterly, and annual  tax calculations, work papers, returns, and payments prepared by the SALT team Sales and Use Tax Returns Business Property Tax Returns Unclaimed Property Returns Gross Receipts Tax Returns Business License and Other Tax Filings Form 10993. Audit Manage federal and state audit inventory

Schedule status meetings/calls with external auditors as warranted

Prepare and submit written responses and supporting documentation to auditors in response to information document requests (IDRs)
Estimate the tax and interest impact of proposed adjustments

Work with auditors and appeals officers to resolve disputes

Coordinate execution of audit closing documents

Revise compliance processes as necessary in response to audit adjustment
4. Business Support Provide Guidance on New or Expanding Business Transactions Review product sales, service, and purchase contracts related to new and changing operational scenarios

Provide advice to ensure proper tax compliance

Cultivate relationships across functional areas to discuss tax implications of contemplated transactions to reach consensus on action plans

Government Tax Incentives Meet with business unit management and other internal stakeholders to understand new or expanding business operations

Determine if there are federal and state economic incentives that may apply to contemplated investment

Prepare…