Full-Time
Senior Manager
Special Projects US Tax
Posted on 12/12/2025
Magna
10,001+ employees
Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Troy, MI, USA
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- Master's degree in Tax with extensive applicable experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Fifteen (15) years+ of related experience required with five (5) years in law firm or Big 4 accounting firm.
- Ability to travel, including cross-border, 5% - 10%
- Lead US tax team involvement in external Mergers and Acquisitions and internal restructurings and planning initiatives in collaboration with non-US counterparts as required, to include due diligence, transaction planning and modeling, making recommendations on tax sections of sale/purchase agreements, and supporting post-closing integration.
- Monitor the tax press regularly for actual or potential changes in tax legislation and regulations, or interpretations thereof, and identify, distill, analyze, and disseminate within the Tax group developments with actual or potential significance to the organization.
- Present tax planning initiatives to senior leadership.
- Research tax implications of return filing positions.
- Advise on tax implications of customer and vendor contracts, intercompany arrangements, asset/ stock sale and purchase agreements, partnership agreements, etc. and make recommendations to optimize the organization’s position with respect to such implications.
- Document issues and technical tax analysis for all projects to include relevant facts, analysis, and citations to applicable authority to defend tax positions on exam.
- Lead or assist in dealings with dealings with tax authorities, including prep or review of submissions, and analysis, advocacy and negotiation of position alternatives and settlement agreements.
- Maintain the annual Transaction logs and identify, prepare, or review applicable tax return disclosures.
- Lead and manage projects and relationships with outside tax and legal advisors.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Juris Doctorate with LLM
- Strong knowledge of Subchapter C, including Mergers and Acquisitions, and consolidated return rules; working knowledge of Subchapter K and partnership agreements.
- General knowledge of international tax principals, including inbound/outbound taxation and familiarity with US Tax treaties, including mechanics of limitation on benefits provisions.
- Superior tax research skills to identify, interpret and apply laws, regulations, caselaw, rulings, etc. relevant to addressing a variety of tax issues and opportunities as they arise.
- Superior technical writing skills to clearly and concisely present, analyze and document tax positions in memorandums and other written guidance and communications.
- Ability to independently identify and evaluate pertinent facts and issues and apply the tax laws in both day-to-day transactions and special projects to determine the consequences, and to provide practical tax advice and application/implementation guidance to personnel both within the Tax Department and in other functional areas of the organization.
- Advanced Excel capabilities to develop sophisticated analytical models, including those that require large data sets, to model tax consequences in various M&A, restructuring, and financing scenarios.
- Solid understanding of financial accounting concepts and business acumen.
- Self-starter and decisive with ability to identify and resolve issues with limited input from senior team members or outside advisors.
- Proven ability to effectively juggle/manage multiple projects in time-constrained environment and high-pressure situations.
- Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as project deadlines dictate.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to form positive and collaborative working relationships with tax team members and personnel in other functional areas and to clearly and concisely convey complex tax issues and solutions.
Magna is a global mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers. It designs, manufactures, and integrates a wide range of automotive components and systems, including body exteriors and structures, power and vision technologies, seating, and complete vehicle solutions. It differentiates itself by offering integrated end-to-end capabilities—from parts production to full vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing—across a vast global network of 338 plants in 28 countries, with the ability to develop multiple powertrain options in one facility. Its goal is to be a trusted one-stop partner for automakers, helping them move from concept to finished vehicle and accelerate electrification and advanced mobility through global manufacturing and engineering services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aurora, Canada
Founded
1957
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 adjusted EBIT rose 58% to $558M with 5.4% margin expansion.
- Magna Steyr produces GAC Aion V and UT using Farasis LFP batteries under 2025 agreement.
- China Kunshan facility boosts automation and partnerships with local automakers.
What critics are saying
- $485M write-down from divesting Lighting and Rooftop to Mutares and AURELIUS in H2 2026.
- $591M Electronics impairment reveals weak automated driving demand and overcapacity.
- EU tariffs force low-margin GAC and Xpeng production at Graz, eroding profitability now.
What makes Magna unique
- Magna assembles complete vehicles via Magna Steyr for GAC Aion UT in Graz since March 2026.
- Magna introduced Icon radar in 2018 for Level 5 autonomy and automatic emergency braking.
- Magna's DHD REX hybrid drive offers modular range extension for B-E segment SUVs.
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Magna International has agreed to sell its Lighting and Rooftop Systems businesses through three separate transactions, expected to close in the second half of 2026. The divestitures aim to refocus the company on areas aligned with its long-term growth and margin objectives, reshaping its Power & Vision segment. The company's shares recently closed at CA$80.02 on the TSX, trading approximately 22% below the analyst consensus target of CA$97.60. Over the past year, the stock has returned 86.6%, though it has declined 20.3% over five years. Magna currently operates with a group profit margin of approximately 2.0%. Investors will be monitoring how the portfolio restructuring affects margins and earnings stability once the transactions complete.
GAC Aion UT starts production at Magna Steyr in Austria. Contract manufacturer Magna Steyr has begun production of the compact electric vehicle GAC Aion UT. This model is the second electric series produced in Graz by GAC, following the Aion V. For the Chinese OEM, this step represents further localization of production in Europe. By Cora Werwitzke 26.03.2026 - 10:39 Magna Steyr only began producing the mid-size SUV GAC Aion V in Graz last November. Just five months later, the smaller Aion UT has followed suit. This development was reported by the portal CN EV Post, citing official statements from Magna. The collaboration stems from a comprehensive cooperation agreement signed between GAC and Magna in November 2025, which at the time already extended beyond the Aion V. The Aion UT is a battery-electric compact car currently manufactured in China and Thailand. It has been available in its home market since March 2025. Earlier this month, the model made its debut at the Motion Expo automotive trade fair in Graz, Austria. Read its test drive review here. It had already become clear that the model would also be produced at Magna Steyr. In December 2025, an official GAC announcement revealed that the company would use LFP batteries from Farasis Energy for its European models. The Aion UT was mentioned alongside the Aion V as a target model for the battery supply, indirectly confirming that the battery-electric compact car would also be built locally in Europe. The Farasis battery cells are large-format pouch cells with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry. According to the partners, the total order capacity exceeds 10 GWh, which, in purely mathematical terms, is sufficient for around 100,000 electric vehicles with 100 kWh batteries. However, the exact size and capacity of the batteries remain unknown. Meanwhile, Magna's Austrian plant is increasingly becoming a production hub for Chinese automakers expanding into Europe. Since September, the Magna facility has also been assembling the Xpeng G6 and G9 models. By producing vehicles in Europe, Chinese manufacturers avoid the EU's additional tariffs, which would otherwise apply to electric cars imported from China into the European Union. Importantly, Magna is responsible solely for vehicle production, while distribution of GAC's electric vehicles is handled by the Chinese company itself. "GAC plans to expand into further European markets through new partnerships as well as service and distribution networks," it was stated in December. However, the Canadian group did not specify which markets are being targeted or what production capacities GAC has secured at Magna. The Magna vehicle plant in Graz operates mixed production lines, where internal combustion engine vehicles, hybrids, and electric cars are manufactured side by side. Well-known electric models from the plant include the Jaguar I-Pace and, briefly, the Fisker Ocean (both discontinued), as well as the current Mercedes G-Class with EQ technology and the two Xpeng models. On the internal combustion engine side, the BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra remain in production. cnevpost.com 0 comments. about "GAC Aion UT starts production at Magna Steyr in Austria" Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Magna International has introduced DHD REX, a dedicated hybrid drive system for range-extended electric vehicles designed to provide electric-like performance with seamless range extension. The ready-to-integrate system features a modular, single-motor architecture adaptable to diverse regulatory and customer requirements across global markets. The system supports multiple operating modes, including electric driving, generating mode and optional parallel hybrid mode, whilst reducing size, weight and system cost. DHD REX is validated for B through E vehicle segments in all-wheel drive layouts, including SUVs, and can be adapted to both internal combustion engine and battery electric vehicle platforms. The launch complements Magna's DHD Duo dual e-motor system, which is already in series production. Diba Ilunga, President of Magna Powertrain, said the solution reflects the company's commitment to flexible, customer-focused electrification pathways.
Magna International has raised CA$120 million in new funding, though shares have weakened recently, falling 1.8% in the latest trading session and 19.2% over the past month. The company currently trades at CA$75.59 per share with a market capitalisation reflecting its CA$42.01 billion in revenue and CA$829 million in net income. Despite short-term pressure, the company has delivered a 50.69% total shareholder return over one year. Analysts suggest the stock is trading 15.7% below its fair value estimate of CA$89.71, with expected margin expansion from operational improvements and restructuring over the next two years. Key risks include weaker vehicle production in major markets and ongoing inflation and labour cost pressures that could impact margins.
Bank of America reinstated coverage of Magna International Inc. with a Buy rating and an $80 price target on 4 March. The firm cited expectations for the North American automotive sector to outperform this year, noting that a regulatory environment potentially favouring internal combustion engine vehicles could benefit suppliers like Magna. Magna reported fourth-quarter sales of $10.8 billion, up 2% year over year. Adjusted EBIT margin expanded by 100 basis points to 7.5%, whilst adjusted earnings per share rose 29% to $2.18. Previously, Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $65 from $54 with an Equal Weight rating, whilst Scotiabank increased its target to $69 from $57 with a Sector Perform rating. The Aurora, Ontario-based company is one of the world's largest independent automotive suppliers.