Senior Tax Manager - US Controversy

Job Description Summary

Job Description

GE Aerospace is seeking an experienced tax professional to join its Tax team in a Tax Controversy role focused on supporting the Company’s U.S. consolidated income tax audit . This position will play a key role in managing IRS examinations, supporting controversy strategy, strengthening audit readiness, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to drive effective resolution of tax matters.

Bring strong experience in U.S. federal income tax audits, dispute resolution, and cross-functional collaboration, along with the ability to manage complex issues in a dynamic corporate environment to this position. This is a fully remote, US role.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of IRS audits related to the U.S. consolidated income tax return, including developing audit strategies, managing Information Document Requests (IDRs), coordinating audit responses, and driving issue resolution with IRS examination teams.

• Support tax controversy and dispute resolution matters, including drafting protests, engaging with IRS Appeals, and supporting litigation activities when required.

• Support processes for opening new audit cycles, including facilitating qualified amended returns and foreign tax credit redeterminations, where applicable.

• Support processes for closing audit cycles, including assisting with Revenue Agent Report (RAR) computations and related audit closing activities.

• Assist with other tax matters as needed, including state, international, employment, due diligence, risk mitigation, withholding, and related tax issues.

• Manage the tax audit preparedness process, including documenting significant transactions and other relevant matters to support current and future audit cycles.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of tax controversy processes, documentation standards, and audit readiness practices.

• Identify controversy risks and support the development of strategies to mitigate exposure and achieve favorable outcomes.

• Partner closely with finance, accounting, business teams, and external advisors to gather facts, align technical positions, and ensure coordinated audit support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field from an accredited college or university.

• Significant experience in corporate tax, tax controversy, tax audit, or related areas.

• Strong experience with U.S. federal income tax matters and IRS audit processes.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical documentation and correspondence.

• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, JD or other relevant advanced degree or certification.

• Experience managing large corporate IRS audits and controversy matters.

• Experience with IRS Appeals and tax litigation support.

• Experience with audit cycle management, including qualified amended returns, foreign tax credit redeterminations, and RAR computations.

• Familiarity with state, international, employment, and withholding tax matters.

• Experience in a large multinational corporate environment.

• Strong technical tax and analytical skills.

• Sound judgment and problem- solving ability.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.

• Ability to influence and build credibility across teams.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on execution and continuous improvement.

The base pay range for this position is $ -  -  USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also…