Tax Compliance Specialist

Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.

Mission of the Role:

The Tax Compliance Specialist's primary mission is to ensure compliance with U.S. federal tax regulations while contributing to the company's underlying business objectives and strategic direction. The role demands that the successful candidate is efficient and effective, with strong income tax technical and accounting skills who can focus on the key drivers of a decision and think through the down-stream consequences.  This role has tremendous growth opportunity in analytical and leadership skills and capabilities.

Key Objectives of this Role:

• Prepare, review, and analyze key international tax compliance issues relating to Federal Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, 8990, 8992 and 8993 necessitating a strong understanding of E&P, Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, FTC and Section 861 expense allocation.


• Prepare, review, and analyze international tax elections and disclosures such as check-the-box elections, DCL, CBC reporting, etc.


• Assist in review and analysis of other domestic elements of the Company’s consolidated U.S. Federal Income tax return (Form 1120).


• Plan and communicate the level of dividends, monitor the payment of dividends, track and maintain previously tax earnings and profits, compute the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses of remitted and unremitted earnings for US tax accounting and compliance purposes.


• Assist the tax accounting team with the quarterly and year-end U.S. income tax provision, including tax contingencies, deferred tax balances, valuation allowance assessments, effective tax rate, return to provision and footnote disclosure.


• Research tax issues for planning and compliance purposes and draft memoranda to support and document conclusions and assist in review and analysis of transactions to determine any tax and reporting impact.


• Assist with the development of a Pillar II implementation strategy.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, external tax consultants, and tax co-sourcing partners.


• Remain current on new federal tax laws and regulations, ensuring full compliance and minimizing potential risks.


• Continuously review and enhance federal tax-related processes, identifying opportunities to streamline operations and increase efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Complete an in-depth analyses of Visteon’s U.S. international tax compliance status providing recommendations to improve process and mitigate tax risk upon audit.


• Implement at least one technology-driven solution to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an existing tax compliance process.


• Collaborate with Tax Director to develop tax modeling to optimize Visteon’s U.S. tax attributes.


• Successfully build an internal resource network evidenced by collaboration with cross-functional teams to obtain information necessary to complete key objectives.

Key Year One Deliverables:

•  Complete an in-depth analyses of Visteon’s U.S. international tax compliance status providing recommendations to improve process and mitigate tax risk upon audit.


• Implement at least one technology-driven solution to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of an existing tax compliance process.


• Gain thorough understanding of Pillar II reporting requirements, including assisting in the implementation and execution of automated and comprehensive global processes and procedures.


• To the extent not a current skillset, become proficient in Corptax, QAD, OneStream and Alteryx through training modules and on the job learning.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent required


• CPA and/or Master’s degree in Taxation preferred


• 5+ years of progressively responsible tax experience


• Proven knowledge of U.S. Federal & International return compliance process


• Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledgers and local statutory reporting


• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel required


• Corptax, QAD, SAP, OneStream and Alteryx experience preferred


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically


• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Results oriented, multi-tasker who builds commitments and enthusiasm to meet deadlines and achieve goals

Reporting Structure: The Tax Compliance Specialist will report to the Director of Tax.

Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more.