[Hiring] Manager, Tax @RTX

Role Description

RTX Corporation is a leading multinational aerospace and defense company that is looking for a Manager, Property Tax. The Corporate Tax Dept is responsible for managing all aspects of U.S. property tax compliance for multiple legal entities.

• Prepare, review and approve property tax returns including Freeport Exemptions and Tax Abatements, business personal property valuations and property tax bills.
• Prepare, review property tax assessments, file appeals and defend tax filing positions at appeal hearings.
• Review and approve property tax accrual account reconciliations (SAP).
• Work with external consultants on business personal property compliance matters.
• Manage property tax process standardization and documentation.
• Develop and train personal property compliance staff.
• Travel to major RTX sites to meet with finance teams to facilitate onsite training of property taxability issues and reporting requirements.
• Analyze complex assessment reviews and communicate with jurisdictions and/or challenge assessments in a well-thought-out manner, both formally and informally.
• Perform research and analysis relating to technical and procedural positions for property tax matters.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University degree in Accounting, Finance or Tax and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience in business personal property tax compliance, audit, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Candidate must have strong knowledge of multi-state tax regulations and possess a comprehensive understanding of the property tax compliance function.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of tax professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• CMI, CPA, MAI or other similar accreditation desired.
• Ability to travel as necessary (10-15%).
• Experience with Property Tax Management Software “PTMS” is required.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Prior leadership experience managing a team.

Requirements

• Candidate must have the ability to independently manage multiple projects and be able to prioritize and complete competing tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• The ideal candidate is pro-active with excellent verbal/written communication, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP systems. SAP a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.