Tax Manager - State and Local Tax- Hybrid

GE Aerospace • Norwalk, CT

63d • Hybrid

About The Position

Determine and minimize the company's state and local tax liability with the highest integrity while complying with all applicable tax laws. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. This role is available in Norwalk Connecticut or Evendale, Ohio and is 3 days a week in the office.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or master's degree in accounting, finance or tax law.
• Understanding of federal and state income tax laws
• 3-5 years' experience Big 4 experience ideal.
• Proficiency with MS Office, tax and accounting software, and/or other data analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable handling large workload under time constraints and statutory deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Familiar with electronic document management and filing systems.
• High level of discretion with confidential matters, attention to detail, computer skills, ability to prioritize, works well with different personality types.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a broader team to complete the quarterly and annual state income tax provisions and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting per Accounting Standards Codification 740 (ASC 740)
• Partner with the tax controversy team by assisting with gathering information leading to issue resolutions within established timelines; working with management to respond to information requisitions; preparing data and reports to support state audit projects; and escalating potential exposure items to management
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations by keeping current on changes in tax law; research and provide analysis on impacts of federal legislative matters; and identify and develop needed system or process changes to remain compliant with tax laws.
• Prepare state and tax returns, forms, and reporting of operations by gathering financial data from business departments and divisions; analyze and incorporate data into returns; prepare work papers and support schedules and leverage professional tax software to process financial and tax data.
• Prepare state tax estimates on a quarterly basis and contribute to the cash forecasting process.
• Manage tax consultants where necessary to provide technical advice and compliance assistance.
• Integrate new technologies to improve existing processes and influence tax compliance transformation by identifying and implementing tools that allow for continuous improvement and efficiency.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees