Manager of Tax Accounting

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.

• 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)

• 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

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, plus 7+ years of relevant tax accounting experience and 2+ years of leadership experience

• 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

• Master's degree and/or CPA preferred

• 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

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.