Manager, Taxation

RHINESTAHL CORPORATION • Mason, OH

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About The Position

RH Aero Systems is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses – Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems – we deliver capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero Systems’ global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA, and Biberach, Germany. For further details visit RHAero.com. We take great pride in our Values and embody them in everything we do professionally. Reliable: We consistently deliver outstanding quality and performance. Our reliability builds trust and long last partnerships. You can count on us every step pf the way! Ready: We are always prepared, flexible and within reach – ready to act when it matters most. Relentless: We are determined to pursue our goals with unwavering passion, resilience, and the will to overcome any challenge. Job Summary: The Manager, Taxation serves as the company’s strategic leader for all global tax matters, overseeing compliance, planning, audits, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. This role supports a complex, engineering driven organization with international manufacturing, tooling development, third-party sourcing and aftermarket support operations. The Senior Tax Manager partners closely with Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure the company’s tax posture is optimized, compliant, and aligned with long term business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or Master’s in Taxation.
• 8–12+ years of progressive tax experience, including multinational exposure.
• Strong technical expertise in U.S. federal tax, international tax, and ASC 740.
• Experience with manufacturing or engineering driven industries.
• Strategic thinking with hands on execution.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced, global environment.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or tooling environments.
• Familiarity with transfer pricing for a global business (manufacturing, third party sourcing and services)
• Background in ERP systems (SAP, Epicor, or similar).
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to nontax stakeholders.
• Experience in international tax, HGB (German GAAP) and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Tax Strategy & Planning Develop and execute global tax strategies that support the company’s growth in aerospace tooling, including cross border manufacturing, R&D activities, and long term customer contracts.
• Evaluate tax implications of new business initiatives, acquisitions, joint ventures, and international expansions.
• Lead transfer pricing strategy, documentation, and intercompany policy development for tooling design, engineering services, third-party sourcing and manufacturing.
• Maximize opportunities for tax optimization, credits, incentives, and R&D tax benefits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in legal entity design by providing insight on tax implications.
• Compliance & Reporting Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and international income tax returns.
• Manage global indirect tax compliance (VAT, GST, sales/use tax) related to tooling shipments, spare parts, and service operations.
• Ensure accurate quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Maintain strong internal controls over tax processes and reporting.
• Audit & Risk Management Lead all tax audits and inquiries from U.S. and foreign tax authorities.
• Assess tax risks associated with global supply chain operations, longterm tooling programs, and customer funded development.
• Monitor global tax law changes and proactively adjust company policies.
• Cross Functional Leadership Partner with Engineering and Program Management to evaluate tax impacts of tooling development cycles, capital investments, and customer pricing structures.
• Collaborate on cash tax forecasting, repatriation planning, and global cash management.
• Advise senior leadership on tax implications of strategic decisions.
• Team Leadership Manage external tax advisors.
• Establish best practice processes and scalable systems for a growing global enterprise.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team’s health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• The company offers competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSA and FSA plans, Mental health resources, and employee assistance programs.
• We offer Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Long Term Disability, competitive 401k employer match, floating holiday, tuition reimbursement program, amongst other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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