Overview:
Samsung Research America (SRA) plays a pivotal role in developing the next generation of discovery in software, user experience and services for future products that can enrich your life.
Our mission is to research and develop new technologies by partnering with the best and brightest and creating a collaborative environment between industry and academia. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with locations in many technology centers in North America, SRA is driven to build a culture of innovation that rapidly translates research and new ideas into the unexpected.
Position Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Manager, Tax to join Samsung Research America (SRA) collaborative and innovative tax team and play a critical role in tax compliance, research, planning, and process improvement initiatives.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation and review of federal, state, and local corporate income tax returns, business tax filings, extensions, quarterly estimates, and supporting workpapers – including preparing complex modeling workpapers to support tax positions and forecasts
- Assist with the quarterly and annual income tax provision process according to ASC 740
- Manage tax projects related to income tax filing (R&D tax credit, Sec. 174, Transfer Pricing, FDDEI, etc.)
- Manage tax audits and responses to inquiries from tax authorities including maintaining appropriate tax records to ensure audit readiness
- Monitor and analyze changes in federal, state, and local tax law to ensure compliance with current laws and identify potential opportunities
- Manage the end-to-end property tax cycle, including the timely filing of renditions, valuation review, accruals, and payment of assessments for unsecured personal property
- Manage the end-to-end cycle of use tax, including accruals, tax return filing, and payments
- Actively partner and collaborate with others within the tax organization and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and adherence to internal processes that have tax implications
- Review tax language on non-standard contracts and suggest changes to align with our business and minimize tax risk
- Lead research, tax planning projects, and other ad hoc initiatives
- Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Ad hoc tasks related to global and domestic reporting and compliance
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Masters in Tax or CPA preferred
- 7+ years of corporate income tax experience at a public accounting firm and/or public multinational company – ideally including exposure to ASC740 provision work
- Deep expertise in federal, state, and local corporate income taxation with desire to continue learning
- Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly and concisely to tax and non-tax professionals
- Global company tax affairs experience required
- High attention to detail with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong leadership and team management skills with a collaborative and team-building approach
- Exceptional multitasker with initiative, upbeat demeanor, and ability to stay organized and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word; SAP and/or OneSource experience is a plus
Additional Information
Disclosure of Trade Secrets
Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.
Essential Job Functions
This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email [email protected].
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.
Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information regarding protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees, please refer to this link: Pay Transparency
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.
- Tax related certificate preferred.
- 7+ years of corporate income tax experience.
- Deep expertise in federal, state, and local corporate income taxation.
- Ability to communicate complex tax concepts.
- Global company tax affairs experience.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- SAP and/or OneSource experience.
Samsung Research America Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Samsung Research America and has not been reviewed or approved by Samsung Research America.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision start on the date of hire with multiple plan options, alongside mental-health support through Lyra and noted infertility coverage. Wellness programs plus on-site or reimbursed fitness resources further reinforce comprehensive health support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO scales from 20 to 30 days with tenure and includes 12 paid holidays and two early‑release days annually. A quarterly development day adds additional paid time focused on growth.
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Parental & Family Support — Six weeks fully paid parental leave and six weeks paid family medical care leave are provided, with backup care via Bright Horizons and adoption/fertility supports available. Short‑term disability pays up to 26 weeks at 100% salary, enhancing income protection during family or health events.
Samsung Research America Insights
What We Do
Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) builds upon Samsung’s 40-year history in the Bay Area. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices across the United States and Canada, SRA is engaged in researching emerging technology to create new businesses and developing core technology to enhance the competitiveness of Samsung products. We also play a key role in providing the infrastructure to support Samsung’s open innovation and university collaboration activities.
