Tax Manager - Corporate State Income Tax

Lockheed Martin•Arlington, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Love tax accounting? Looking for a change? We have an opportunity that needs someone who is a motivator, innovator, change agent, and people leader. Our Manager of State Income Tax will be responsible for completing tax assignments, developing team members, identifying process efficiencies, and driving change. The following outlines the primary responsibilities, along with special projects and stretch assignments that may arise from business needs or tax law updates.

Requirements

8 years of tax practice experience in public accounting or a large corporate tax department.
Experience with ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
Experience calculating state income tax provisions and forecasts for a large corporation.
State audit experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply varied state income tax rules.
Effective research skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with peers, customers, and managers.
Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership imperatives.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders.
Continuous learning and process improvement mindset, with a willingness to teach others.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
Proven ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure and to work effectively both as part of a team and independently with little guidance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or Master’s degree in taxation, accounting, or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience in a public accounting firm or a large company tax department.
4+ years of experience leading teams.
Experience with AI, Alteryx, dashboards, and/or digital transformations initiatives.
Proficient with Thomson Reuters OneSource, Oracle, and Corptax.

Responsibilities

Perform daily state and local tax research on evolving tax rules, special projects, and studies.
Schedule and conduct state income tax audits for the corporation’s state tax returns.
Review and participate in the preparation and filing of the corporation’s state income tax filings.
Perform calculations of current and deferred state income tax provisions and forecasts.
Manage and supply data for forward pricing and incurred cost audits.
Actively pursue state refund opportunities.
Assist with review of federal and state tax packets.
Develop and train staff members.