Senior Specialist

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the General Dynamics Marine Segment Tax Team, based at Electric Boat Corporation in Groton, Connecticut, the Tax Specialist, Sr. partners with key business counterparts and members of the General Dynamics corporate tax department to understand business facts and analyze and advise on the tax effects of business activity. The role executes tax planning, tax provision, and tax compliance work streams relating to General Dynamics Marine Segment business units. It works closely with corporate tax personnel and Marine Segment teams in Finance, Legal, Human Resources, and Operations to advise on tax effects and ensure appropriate reporting. The position also supports process improvements, technology and financial reporting projects, tax law monitoring, and occasional travel to other General Dynamics locations. Extended hours and weekends may be required as needed.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting, tax, or finance.
Minimum of five years of relevant corporate tax experience.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues at various levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
Familiarity with tax, accounting, or research software packages.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills are a plus, as well as capability and willingness to learn relevant business systems.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification, IRS Enrolled Agent license, or law degree.
Advanced degree in Taxation.
Experience in an accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department.
Familiarity with Corptax Tax & Provision Systems, Thomson Reuters RIA Checkpoint, Bloomberg BNA Tax, or similar software.
Familiarity with ASC 740 and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Experience with Alteryx and/or Power BI.
Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Execute U.S. federal, state, and local income tax projections and compliance work.
Perform state and local indirect tax analysis and compliance.
Support the General Dynamics corporate headquarters Tax department with IRS and state income tax audit inquiries.
Coordinate and collaborate with other General Dynamics Tax personnel on company tax matters.
Coordinate with Marine Segment personnel in Finance, Legal, Human Resources, and Operations to track and advise on the tax effects of proposed and existing business activity and ensure tax effects of business decisions are properly reported.
Identify and implement continuous improvements to Tax department processes.
Participate in technology and financial reporting projects, such as ERP system updates, to establish reliable and efficient tax processes.
Monitor tax law changes, evaluate their impact on the Company in a timely manner, and implement compliance as needed.
Travel occasionally to other General Dynamics locations.
Work extended hours and weekends as needed.