Summary:

As a Specialist in tax Reporting and compliance supporting the corporate headquarters of a global, Fortune 100 Aerospace and Defense contractor, you will work closely with senior leadership and contribute to a broad array of projects in a dynamic, team-oriented tax group. You will grow in depth and breadth as a tax practitioner as you contribute to tax compliance, provision, and planning projects that impact our 10 business units.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivering reports and schedules in support of quarterly and annual tax provision processes.
• Liaise with financial reporting and attest firm.
• Forge effective relationships with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, and other (non-Tax) internal departments to respond to changing financial reporting and tax compliance requirements worldwide and to ensure proper reporting of tax effects of business decisions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to provision and return processes.
• Assist with the preparation of federal income tax returns, including supporting work papers.
• Support federal, state, and international cash tax payment processes.
• Assist Director-Tax Controller where needed on special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Tax, or Finance required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of tax experience in an accounting firm or industry
• CPA preferred.

Other Job Specifications:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with ASC 740 and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Willingness and ability to take ownership of workstreams within the tax provision process.
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to function independently and wear many hats in a fast-paced, collaborative tax department supporting Fortune 100 multinationals.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure our company meets tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technology and process improvements.
• Familiarity with Tax/Accounting/Research software packages: Corptax Tax & Provision Systems (a plus), OneStream, Thomson Reuters RIA Checkpoint and Bloomberg BNA Tax
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel and Word
• Be willing to work in the CHQ office Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by start date, unless medical or religious exceptions apply.