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.

A Day in the Life

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.

Tax Provision & Reporting

• 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)

Process Improvement & Technology

• Drive automation and optimization of tax accounting processes using tools such as OneSource, Power BI, and Excel

• Identify opportunities to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of tax reporting processes

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of tax professionals

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Technical Tax & Risk Management

• 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

Audit & Stakeholder Coordination

• 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

Regulatory Monitoring & Planning

• 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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

Who We’re Looking For

Required:

• 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 OneSource Tax Provision and data/automation tools

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN

Desired:

• 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

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

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Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.