Lead Senior Tax Accountant

Lockheed Martin•Denver, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced international tax professional to join their team. Reporting to the Manager, International Tax Accounting, this role will lead and coordinate a broad range of cross-border tax initiatives including FDDEI filings, Pillar 2 (Global Minimum Tax) compliance, transfer pricing documentation, and foreign tax provision reporting. The position will also support the preparation and review of foreign data for LMC’s federal income tax return, quarterly financial reporting, tax payments, long-range planning, and tax provision. This role offers the chance to apply deep technical tax expertise, drive process automation, and mentor junior staff in a highly collaborative, globally focused environment.

Requirements

Six years of tax practice experience in a public accounting firm or a large corporate tax department, with strong technical expertise in both US GAAP and ASC740 tax accounting.
Hands-on experience with ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls.
Proven knowledge of international tax laws and policies (FDDEI, Pillar 2, transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, etc.) and ability to apply them to corporate tax provisions and reporting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of creating clear presentations and delivering messages effectively to diverse audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrated willingness to continuously learn and mentor junior staff.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or a master’s degree in tax, accounting, or a related field.
Four or more years of experience at a Big Four or large public accounting firm.
Knowledge and experience in M&A due diligence, financial modeling, and joint venture tax structuring.
Hands-on experience with digital tax tools and transformation initiatives (AI, Alteryx, interactive dashboards).
Proficiency with major tax technology platforms such as Thomson Reuters OneSource, Oracle Tax TRCS, and Corptax.

Responsibilities

Lead FDDEI end-to-end processes: calculation, validation, filing, robust documentation, audit trail maintenance, liaison with external auditors and tax authorities, and related modeling/planning.
Design, implement, and advise on Pillar 2 (Global Minimum Tax) compliance frameworks, including data collection, analysis, reporting, impact assessment, and mitigation strategies.
Coordinate filings of the GIR and QDMTTs, ability to gather information from EU and Asia Pacific jurisdictions that require flexibility across time zones.
Oversee transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking studies, and intercompany agreement reviews.
Manage special projects such as tax provision enhancements, M&A tax integration, treaty analysis, and other ad hoc initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact for foreign subsidiaries (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
Schedule and lead regular virtual meetings, ensure alignment across time zones, and provide guidance and training on FDDEI, Pillar 2, and transfer pricing best practices.
Mentor junior tax staff, provide technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement of tax processes, leveraging automation where feasible.
Review and analyze foreign income tax provision reporting and forecasting; prepare calculations related to earnings and profits, dividends, and cash distributions from foreign subsidiaries.
Prepare and/or review required foreign income tax forms (1118, 5471, 8621, 8865, 8858, 926, 8991, 8992, 8993) for the corporation’s federal income tax return filing.
Prepare foreign tax credit calculations and related expense allocations.
Support federal and international audit requests, conduct tax issue research, and defend tax positions challenged by tax authorities.
Assist the Tax Manager with special tax projects, including IT initiatives and business acquisitions/dispositions.
Perform assessments of unrecognized tax positions and review SARBOX documentation.
Carry out other duties as assigned or necessary.