3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: The Japan Tax Manager will report to the North Asia Regional Tax lead and be responsible for all direct tax matters and oversee all other tax related activities for Japan + Tax Compliance: All direct tax compliance is out-sourced and the role will work with advisors to ensure the accurate and timely completion of tax disclosures in accounts, corporate tax returns and other compliance filings. + Tax Planning and Strategy: Lead / support tax matters relating to business transformation and supply chain projects including M&A integration activities. + Audit and Reporting: Lead tax authority communications and tax controversy and audits. Prepare reports and documentation to support tax positions and filings. + US GAAP Tax Accounting: Support the US Tax Provision team in all aspects of US GAAP relating to the entities in scope, including cash tax forecasting and payments, quarterly provision, returnt to provision and uncertain tax positions. + Risk Management: Identify and mitigate tax risks. Stay informed about changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company. Lead the global Permanent Establishment monitoring and approval activities working with other country/regional leaders to conclude on issues. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Be the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, building strong cross-functional relationships and operate as a business partner not merely an in-house tax advisor. + Transfer Pricing: Support the transfer pricing team and transfer pricing external advisors to ensure the group's transfer pricing policies are implemented and monitored. + External Relationships: Manage relationships with external tax advisors, keep up-to-date with legislation developments and communicate to the team and support other projects relevant to the region, and more broadly, including BEPS and Hybrid-mismatch. Qualifications: + University degree in finance, accounting, tax + At least 8-10 years of work experience in tax from US multinational and/or accounting firm + Advanced proficiency in English + Effective work prioritization and time management + Communicate clearly and effectively Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here (http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1274940O/3m-jobs-country-data-privacy-statements-external.pdf) , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.