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Westinghouse Electric Company · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, State & Local Tax

Cranberry Township, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $158K/yr

10+ years exp

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. The Senior Manager, State & Local Tax will oversee indirect tax compliance, planning, and audits while supporting federal and international tax functions related to multiple transactions and projects.

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Responsibilities

Develop relationships with other corporate functions. These departments impact Global Tax and include Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Internal Audit, FP&A, IT, legal, Procurement, Sales, our owners, and third-party service providers

Manage and review the co-sourced preparation and filing of state and local sales and use tax returns (approximately 1,100 per year) and payments for all U.S. jurisdictions

Manage the state and local sales and use tax audits and inquiries, including responding to information requests, reviewing audit workpapers, negotiating audit adjustments and settlements, and filing protests and appeals

Implement state and local indirect tax planning opportunities to reduce cash taxes and risk

Analyze the state and local indirect tax implications of multiple transactions and projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and intercompany transactions

Develop and maintain state and local indirect tax policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements

Manage customer exemption certificates and prepare vendor exemption certificates and state income tax withholding exemptions

Manage use of technology tools such as Alteryx and Vertex. Develop ways to improve processes through use of automation

Advise on SAP implementations for acquired and merged entities. Determine if existing logic meets our needs or if custom SAP integration/Vertex logic need developing, testing, and implementing

Collaborate with purchasing, sales, and shared service center teams on changes in their processes and system enhancements which require enhancements to Vertex logic

Collaborate with IT to plan, test, and upgrade Vertex service release patches. Review and test monthly tax rate updates

Manage the state and local indirect tax budget and third-party advisory fees

Develop indirect tax analysts, and provide guidance to other tax team members·

Manage the preparation of returns for Canadian GST/HST/QST/PST

Help with US Federal and state income tax planning, compliance, and accounting

Manage and review the co-sourced preparation of approximately 42 state income tax filings

You can work on other Global Tax special projects, such as US Federal and state research & development tax credits and negotiating tax incentives

Manage and review the preparation and filing of miscellaneous filings such as W-9 forms, property tax returns, annual report filings, business licenses, federal excise tax returns, and unauthorized insurance tax returns

Prepare and review tax journal entries and reconciliations

Research and document state and local direct and indirect tax technical issues, positions and changes in tax law

Qualification

State & local tax experienceTechnical knowledge of tax lawsCPASAPVertexAlteryxAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

10+ years of state & local tax experience with Big 4 Accounting, State Tax Authority or a global organization

Technical knowledge of state and local tax laws and regulations

Preferred

Master's degree in accounting or taxation

CPA, experience with SAP, Vertex and Alteryx preferred but not required

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

Employee Referral Program