Senior Tax Manager, Planning Remote

Date Posted:

2023-08-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT25: North Carolina Remote Location, Remote City, NC, 28208 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.    

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.  

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team: 

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Manager of Tax Planning. This role will report to the Sr Director Tax Collins Aerospace and lead tax planning matters relating to the Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) strategic business unit (SBU) of Collins Aerospace.

Overview

This role will assist with developing and validating alignment with strategic business and tax objectives to ensure global tax compliance and tax efficiencies.  Communication, collaboration, and coordination with other members of the tax group, as well as other headquarter and business unit functions as appropriate and necessary.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide tax support to the business on domestic and international direct and indirect tax issues in connection with business expansion, restructurings, acquisitions, dispositions, tax audits, etc.
• Identify, prioritize, develop, and implement strategies supporting the RTX effective tax rate and cash mobilization objectives.
• Manage assigned projects and provide overall guidance, as well as tax technical oversight for assigned planning projects.
• Support business on tax issues related to customer and supplier transactions including review and negotiation of material contracts.
• Identify and manage transfer pricing and other foreign or domestic tax risks associated with cross border activities, including foreign-to-foreign transactions.
• Support and drive ongoing discipline and improvements associated with project management and CORE efforts.
• Collaborate closely with corporate and business unit functions, and outside advisors.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with key stakeholders throughout the business.

Required Qualifications

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of US international tax concepts, including international mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, transfer pricing, outbound transfers, indirect taxes, GILTI, FDII, Subpart F and foreign tax credits
• Knowledge of general tax principles which may impact a multi-national manufacturing company providing services globally
• General understanding of ASC 740 tax accounting skills
• Research and writing skills including experience drafting tax positions and agreements
• Quantitative analysis skills including ability to review and analyze financial models
• Experience with intangible, service and financing transactions a plus
• Ability to identify and evaluate local foreign tax issues, such as permanent establishment issues, indirect taxes and withholding taxes
• Position requires the ability to potentially travel internationally to support business needs and work a flexible work schedule occasionally beyond usual business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or Tax
• CPA
• Experience gained in public accounting and/or a large international tax department of a global corporation

Enabling Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills, including ability and desire to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with others throughout Tax and Finance organizations, at RTX and Business Units
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and under pressure
• Willingness to take initiative, support strategic priorities, take ownership of assigned projects/initiatives and contribute to results, and ability to work with a minimum supervision
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Ability to motivate others to work towards established deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Strong work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business analysis skills
• Good business sense and creative problem-solving skills

Experience and Education

• This role Typically requires a bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or related discipline and 10 years of experience to include at least 5 years of international tax planning experience gained in a large, multi-national, corporate tax or accounting firm environment OR an advanced degree and 7 years of relevant experience

Work Authorization Status:

• Must be a https://U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools/sites that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

Security Clearance (if applicable): NA

Work Location: Hybrid based in Charlotte NC or Remote

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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