Senior, Internship Senior Director International Tax Reporting Compliance jobs at Sony in United States, New York, New York

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

Contract Administration:Evaluate and summarize all pertinent deal terms (i.e. term status, advances, retention rights, royalty rates, etc.) for a segment of Sony Music Publishing’s Canada, Latin and Film/TV agreements in the Contract Administration Department’s database

• Update deal summaries and tracking reports as agreements are signed, modified or terminated.
• Recognize unique requirements and variations in agreements for special handling.
• Maintain the list of new deals and process all incoming agreements on a timely basis.
• Maintain Deal Expiration Reports and circulate for Creative, Business Affairs, and upper Management review on a quarterly basis.
• Update various other Contract Administration Department reports with relevant deal information.

Miscellaneous:

• Track writer’s song deliveries and assist in delivery and release information research.
• Circulate time-sensitive Option Memos for required upper management approvals.
• Send all outgoing mail for Contract Administration Department.

• Provide coverage for the Assistant Manager, Business Affairs & Contract Administration in processing time-sensitive payment requests and in the maintenance of deal summaries and expiration tracking reports for US deals.
• Research digitally archived documents and agreements as requested.
• Collaborate on system and process improvement projects.
• Additional business critical projects and agreement information requests, as assigned.

Who You Are: (

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience with music publishing legal, copyright and/or contract administration.
• A highly organized person that pays close attention to details.
• Adept at prioritizing time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Proficient computer skills and fluency in Microsoft Suite; ability to learn music publishing company-specific systems.
• A self-starter with the capacity to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken, telephone, written)
• Some Travel May Be Required.
• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume may require extended working hours for evening and late-night events.
• May be asked to work during high volume seasons (i.e. end of calendar year, end of fiscal year, etc)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

What We Give You:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans.
• We invest in your professional growth & development.
• Time off for a winter recess and early close Summer Fridays.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide first class support for a high energy creative and executive team.
• Provision new equipment and onboard new users and provide welcome training.
• Perform account provisioning and permissions assignments.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, mobile devices, and other peripheral equipment as required.
• Perform basic break fix tasks.
• Support security teams on incident response and use of patching and anti-malware tools.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues both wired/wireless.
• Provide global support for any SMP location as required.
• Liaise with Sony L2 & L3 teams to assist with troubleshooting and configuration of local infrastructure as required.
• Work with SMP infrastructure staff to navigate a wiring closet to patch workstations/devices into the network as appropriate.
• Have a basic understanding of SMP’s business applications and refer support requests to appropriate resources as needed, which might or might not be within SMP.
• Submit purchaserecommendations/requeststo appropriate SMP staff to ensure availability of user PCs and peripherals.
• Work in our Service Desk ticketing system.
• Document troubleshooting steps & procedures so others can leverage knowledge.
• Provide training and coaching to less experienced team members.
• Be a contributing member of a global support team.
• Maintain inventory of local assets.
• Project based work as needed.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field.
• Strong understanding of Windows and MAC environments.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to manage expectations of a demanding user community.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and Office 365 Administration.
• Experience with Service Desk ticketing systems such as Jira or ServiceNow.
• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events.
• Be familiar with basic security & privacy principles (MFA, Access Control, Asset Management, phishing, data protection, encryption)
• Broadly familiar with basic networking concept (tcp/ip, subnets, dhcp, dns)

What We Give You:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you can fuel the creative journey.
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
• We invest in your professional growth & development.
• Time off for a winter recess.

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $95,000-102,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more:.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any otherbasis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare various tax returns and supporting schedules (including corporate and partnership income tax, property, sales/use and various other miscellaneous returns).

• Assist with information gathering and work paper organization.

• Perform on-line reviews of general ledger system data.

• Perform other tax compliance and administrative duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a college or University

• Undergraduate Accounting majors preferred.

• Students entering their sophomore or junior year of college highly preferred.

• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Self-starter.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to handle manypriorities/functions.

• Flexible hours, preferably a minimum of 24 hours per week.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Be a part of an organization that is creator first. Committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture, one where we elevate each other and act responsibly.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare cash flow valuations for new signings, extensions, and acquisitions (IRR/NPV).

• Facilitate interdepartmental communication and track progress related to ongoing deal negotiations.

• Maintain and update internal department records related to deal analyses (as required).

• Oversee preparation and delivery of ongoing reports delivered to other internal deal stakeholders within the organization

• Collect and analyze data from copyright and royalty system, as well as industry resources such as Luminate MusicConnect and Mediabase.

• Participate in developing and reviewing analytical tools.

• Prepare or assist with special projects as needed.

Who You Are:

• 3 or more years of music industry related experience or similar experience in business development or financial modeling

• Must have advanced Excel skills with working knowledge of pivot tables and data analysis. Must also have general computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)

• Strong research, analytical and math skills

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to work on multiple tasks, think spontaneously and meet deadlines

• Experience with music publishing legal, finance, and/or administration preferred

• BS/BA degree with a major in Music Business, Finance, or related field preferred

• Some Travel Required.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• 7.5-hour business workday but variations in work volume frequently require extended working hours for evening and late-night events
  

What We Give You:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey

• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork • An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching

• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans

• We invest in your professional growth & development

• Time off for a winter recess

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $60,000-$65,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Key Responsibilities

Ethics & Compliance

• Continuously assess the maturity and effectiveness of Sony’s compliance program and enhance as necessary to ensure alignment with legal requirements, strategic goals, and best practices.

• Identify ethics and compliance risks through the implementation of a robust risk assessment framework.

• Advise and support U.S. affiliate compliance personnel on global program implementation and applicable legal/regulatory requirements.

• Assist SGC’s Corporate Social Responsibility Department with management of responsible sourcing initiatives and human rights risks in Sony’s operations and supply chains.

• Develop, revise, and implement global and SCA ethics and compliance policies to manage risks.

• Develop global ethics and compliance training and communications materials that promote ethical conduct.

• Conduct and/or supervise internal investigations for Sony Group companies headquartered in the Americas.

• Coordinate annual global compliance conferences to foster shared knowledge among compliance personnel and sharing of resources to drive down compliance related costs.

Litigation

• Provide support and counsel to business units regarding potential litigation issues and manage active litigation.

• Oversee and interact with outside counsel on litigation matters, including formulating litigation strategies and budgets; assisting in drafting and reviewing briefs, motions, and court pleadings; coordinating and preparing witnesses; managing discovery; and other litigation activities.

• Coordinate response on U.S. litigation matters involving SGC and/or multiple Sony affiliates.

• Respond to third-party subpoenas.

• Administer document preservation and e-discovery.

Qualifications

• A J.D. degree and membership in good standing in the New York bar. (Non-New York attorneys would be required to register as an in-house counsel with the State Bar of New York.)

• Minimum of 12 years of related legal experience in a top law firm, governmental agency, and/or in-house role.

• Experience building compliance programs, including an in-depth knowledge of corporate ethics and compliance program requirements. Expertise in anti-corruption, antitrust, anti-money laundering, insider trading, economic sanctions, and social responsibility laws preferred.

• Background conducting internal investigations and managing investigation processes. Experience interfacing with regulators preferred.

• Experience managing litigation matters independently.

• Proficiency using technology to manage litigation matters and to implement effective compliance programs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to risk management.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• High ethical standards and integrity.

• Available for domestic and international travel, as necessary.