Senior Tax Manager- Tax Compliance

Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Business Management
Location: Falls Church - VA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Occasional/Part-Time Teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Tax Manager in Falls Church, VA. The qualified candidate will participate in the management of all aspects of the Company's income tax compliance (domestic and international); and accounting for income taxes. The successful candidate will work with businesses, external auditors and other tax professionals in carrying out his or her responsibilities. Other duties include review of integrated business plans, cash tax forecasts, tax legislative analysis and special project assistance. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing employee growth and development plans.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

•Manage all U.S. Federal income tax reporting, including tax returns filings (1120, 1065), book/tax differences, estimated payments, tax research and any related analysis and support

•Oversee the preparation of foreign information returns (Form 5471, 8858, etc.) and other forms as required

•Use and maintain CorpTax Compliance Software

•Liaison with business sector tax leads on tax issues and finance accounting staff on tax accounting issues

•Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes

•Assist with integrated business plan, cash tax forecasts and forward pricing analysis

•Assist with collecting data and preparing responses for the IRS examinations

•Conduct federal and state tax research, as required, using available research tools

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable calculation models and processes in order to appropriately record financial statement impact of tax positions

•Identify process and efficiency improvement opportunities including but not limited to use of technology for data collection and analysis

•Manage, coach, and lead a small team of tax professionals

In this role, the selected individual will also have some responsibility for the following:

•Team up with other critical tax areas, including tax provision and tax planning for interconnectedness between tax compliance and accounting and to drive efficiencies within the tax department as a whole

•Represent the tax reporting group in special projects and effectively communicate relevant information to stakeholders within tax and reporting

•Review contracts and evaluate tax requirements and implications

•Assist the Corporate Tax on transaction support related to sector M&A activity

•Participate in sector tax leads quarterly meetings to identify tax opportunities and risks inherent in tax reporting

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
•CPA certification plus 12 years of progressive relevant tax experience in a public accounting or large corporate environment

•Strong experience with corporate tax provisions (ASC 740)
•Strong tax technical skills with ability to effectively communicate tax technical matters to Senior Management
•Proficiency in tax research tools and Microsoft Office

•Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment
• Proven financial, analytical, technical and interpersonal skills
•Demonstrated ability to manage large projects, as well as prioritize and supervise/motivate staff

•Expected travel of up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:
•Excellent client service and demonstrated personal development skills; motivated to grow in position and leadership role within the company
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•Familiarity with ERP systems and Hyperion
•Advanced skills in the use of SAP, HFM, MS Excel and CorpTax are strongly preferred

Salary Range: 151000 - 226400

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.