Textron · 1 month ago
Sr. Manager Tax Audits, Research & Planning
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTextron Inc. is a multi-industry company known for its powerful brands and commitment to talent development. The Senior Manager – Tax Audits, Research, and Planning will lead all aspects of tax audits and manage risk related to business transactions and tax planning strategies, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve positive audit results.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required
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 U.S. based multinational
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
Preferred
CPA or Juris Doctorate preferred
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Industry-leading 401(k) matching
Generous tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health, dental, and more
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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