Global VAT planning

RTX • Farmington, NM

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Tax Team: RTX Corporation is seeking a highly skilled VAT and US Sales and Use tax Planning Specialist to support global indirect tax planning initiatives, optimize VAT and US sales/use tax 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. Please note when we refer to "global indirect tax" we are referring to VAT/GST/US Sales and Use taxes.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical foundation in VAT/GST with deep understanding of US sales and use tax.
• 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.
• Improve VAT and US sales and use tax data accuracy and lead VAT support reconciliation reviews.
• Identify and resolve root causes of reconciliation variances.
• Drive system and process changes impacting global indirect tax reporting and recognition.

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 Plan, 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

What This Job Offers

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