Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage U.S. international components of the quarterly and annual worldwide income tax provision process.
- Prepare and review international tax calculations including Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, and FIN 48 reserve.
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Review foreign tax packages and support information required for financial statement audit, income tax audits and other jurisdiction specific tax examinations.
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Support the preparation of US international tax return workpapers and compliance filings, including Forms 1118, 5471, 8858 and 926.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support tax-efficient structuring for business operation, expansion activities, and strategic initiatives, optimizing tax outcomes while supporting business objectives.
- Collaborate with regional tax managers to ensure timely and accurate completion of tax filings and regulatory submissions.
- Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of international tax compliance and reporting.
- Assist in management of international tax projects including coordination with external advisors.
- Support tax planning initiatives and cross-functional assignments as needed.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years of inter nation tax experience, preferably within a multinational corporation and/or a public accounting firm
- CPA certification preferred
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Hands-on experience with tax technology and compliance software, including CorpTax, preferred
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, interpret, and analyze complex data effectively.
- Responds to inquiries quickly with professionalism and tact
Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of US international tax rules and experience with financial and accounting systems
- Deep understanding of ASC740 and US GAAP concepts in a global organization
- Ability to read and interpret information accurately and concisely
- Maintains high level of confidentiality
- Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and handle numerous projects/tasks and collaborate with internal and external customers
- Works well as an individual and as part of a team, willing and eager to help others and share knowledge and skills
- Willing to be flexible and committed to strict reporting and tax deadlines
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in Mandarin is a plus
- Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Working Conditions
- Fast paced work environment
- Collaborates with global and cross-functional teams
- Manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Physical Requirements
- Primarily office/computer based work
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or a related field
- 7+ years of international tax experience
- Experience preferably within a multinational corporation or public accounting firm
- CPA certification
- Hands-on experience with tax technology and compliance software, including CorpTax
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. international tax rules
- Experience with financial and accounting systems
- Deep understanding of ASC 740 and U.S. GAAP
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and strict reporting and tax deadlines
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in Mandarin
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
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What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.








