Global VAT Planning Associate Director - Pratt & Whitney

RTX • US-MD-REMOTE, MD

4d • $157,200 - $298,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney (an RTX Business Unit) is seeking a highly skilled VAT and US Sales and Use tax Planning Specialist to support global indirect tax planning initiatives, optimize VAT efficiency, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. This role involves providing technical global indirect tax guidance, supporting business transactions and expansions, and enhancing indirect tax processes and governance.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
• Strong technical foundation in VAT/GST.
• Self-directed leader with a strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex tax concepts to non-tax customers.
• Must reside and be able to work in the US without sponsorship or relocation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; advanced degree (LLM, MST, JD, or equivalent) preferred.
• Previous experience with complex global indirect tax scenarios related to the aerospace and defense industry is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of VAT rules, cross-border transactions, and supply chain tax impacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and support global indirect tax planning initiatives to optimize global efficiency, mitigate risk and compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate transactions, supply chains, and contracts to identify global indirect tax risks and opportunities.
• Provide clear, practical global indirect tax guidance to stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support global indirect tax related aspects of business expansions, restructurings, and new product launches.
• Develop and maintain global indirect tax strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend necessary planning actions.
• Enhance indirect tax controls, processes, and documentation to strengthen governance.
• Collaborate with external advisors for specialized jurisdictional guidance.
• Cultivate strong relationship with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Support indirect tax audits by preparing technical positions and managing discussions with tax authorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior