Manager, Federal Tax

Manager, Federal Tax role at Magna International

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

• Assist and/or lead federal and state tax planning projects.
• Research, analyze and document tax issues as they arise and ensure that all working papers are audit ready.
• Regularly seek to identify, drive and implement process improvements within the Tax Department.

• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of the Consolidated U.S. federal and state income tax returns and quarterly estimated payments.
• Assist quarterly and annual income tax provision, forecasting, and budgeting for inbound and outbound operations.
• Utilize One Stream for financial data analysis and reporting.

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on federal & state tax issues.
• Prepare technical memos and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Assist in responding to and resolving inquiries by federal, state, and local tax authorities.

• Mentor and develop tax team members; foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Collaborate with global Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Finance teams to align strategies and share best practices.
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly to senior tax leadership.

• Identify and implement best practice process enhancements, including AI automation and emerging technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or Master’s in Tax is a plus.
• 8–12 years of federal & state tax experience, ideally in a corporate or Big Four environment.
• Solid understanding of U.S. tax laws and regulations.
• Familiar with One Source Income Tax and Microsoft Office Suite (Power BI & One Stream a plus).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring tax teams.

• Solid knowledge of U.S. tax rules, including:
  • BEAT
  • S174
  • CAMT
  • 163(j) Limitation Rules
  • Consolidated Tax Returns
• Proficient with ASC 740, FIN 48, APB 23, and US GAAP.
• Good understanding of State & Local Taxation.
• Familiarity with international taxation is a plus.

• Supervise and develop junior team members in accordance with company policies and the Magna Employee’s Charter.
• Responsibilities include hiring, training, performance management, and conflict resolution.

• Standard office environment with typical physical demands (sitting, computer use, etc.).
• Occasional travel required.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously.

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Regular / Permanent

Magna Corporate