China Tax Manager

About the role

The China Tax Manager will oversee all tax matters for Stryker in China, providing strategic advice and ensuring compliance with local regulations. This hybrid position partners closely with the Finance Director of China and Suzhou to support business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Provide tax advisory support for project implementation and business model changes.
• Develop strong relationships with business units, finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure proper transaction recording and documentation.
• Identify and execute local tax incentives and relief opportunities to achieve tax savings.
• Assist with tax integration after acquisitions and execute corporate tax strategies.
• Review local tax returns, coordinate with external tax service providers, and support local tax audits.
• Monitor changes in applicable tax laws and improve tax governance processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of tax experience, with at least 2‑3 years focused on international tax in a multinational environment.
• Experience with US international tax, US GAAP, and FAS 109.
• BS/BA in Accounting; background in economics is a plus.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Mandarin.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• US GAAP accounting
• FAS 109 knowledge
• Hyperion software proficiency