Manage tax team in Finance organization. Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe. Provide innovative tax planning and reviewing complex income tax returns. Identify and mitigate tax risks. Manage and coordinate internal/external tax audit. Maintain tax balances on general ledgers, both in USGAAP and Japan statutory basis. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close and reporting, including quarterly tax provision. Collaborates with accounting team to support overall department goals and objectives. Supports budget and forecasting activities. Ensure that the accounting / operation is executed in compliant with the internal policies, and accounting regulations Responsible for supporting tax audit, regulatory audit, as well as internal audits Assist if necessary day-to-day operations including data entry, customer invoicing, expense report control and vendor payments. (Volume work sharing with team) Take ownership on special projects, as required.