Sr. Manager Tax Audits, Research %26 Planning

JOB SUMMARY

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. We are known around the world for powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. Talent is a top priority for Textron, where the commitment is to build engaged teams, utilize organizational expertise, develop core competencies, and provide great career opportunities.

The Company’s position of Senior Manager – Tax Audits, Research, and Planning is part of a dynamic team comprised of highly skilled and motivated professionals that are committed to providing team members with a challenging and diverse tax work experience.

As a member of the Textron Tax Team, the Senior Manager – Tax Audits, Research, and Planning will play a critical role in leading all aspects of federal, state and local tax examinations. This role requires a leader who is committed to gaining a deep understanding of Textron’s business and tax compliance processes and who can work with a cross-functional team from across Textron to achieve positive audit results.

In addition to audits, the Senior Manager – Tax Audits, Research, and Planning will help manage risk related to Textron’s business transactions and tax planning strategies, particularly from a state income tax perspective.

• Lead and manage all aspects of tax audits, inquiries, and examinations by federal, state, and local tax authorities. This includes coordinating responses, managing negotiations, and overseeing the process through appeals or litigation when necessary.
• Gain a thorough understanding of processes employed in the preparation and filing of Textron’s federal and state income tax returns.
• Collaborate on the initiation, creation, management and review of tax strategies that optimize Textron’s tax profile – specifically from a state tax perspective.
• Provide tax support for M&A transactions including structuring, scenario modeling, and due diligence.
• Collaborate on the review and analysis of business unit transactions which requires:
• Developing a deep knowledge of the businesses; and
• Collaborating with business units to understand and uncover facts impacting Textron’s effective tax rate and/or cash tax liabilities.
• Contribute to the technical development of Tax Team staff members including the creation and execution of technical tax training.
• Accountability for results of the above responsibilities.
• Protect and maintain the privacy of employee personnel records including, but not limited to, personal and compensation information.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to use these skills to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Highly developed project management skills as evidenced by experience with the management of complex tax audits requiring input from colleagues across different internal functions.
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. and State tax rules and strong knowledge of income tax accounting rules.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state income tax processes including corporate income tax forms, schedules and disclosure requirements, with the ability to apply this expertise in a business environment.
• Strong communication skills as evidenced by clear, effective verbal and written communication and taking responsibility for understanding others.
• Must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity and new ideas, perspectives, strategies, and positions.
• Ability to develop and articulate ideas supporting leadership in strategy development and execution.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience modeling the tax impact of potential transactions/audit results.
• Experienced with other Microsoft Office software including Word and Outlook.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 8-12 years of experience with some public accounting firm experience.
• Knowledge of Subchapter C and familiarity with state tax regimes.
• Demonstrated experience with a tax department for a publicly traded…