About the Opportunity: The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing the Company's corporate tax function, including tax accounting, compliance, and reporting activities for a large, global aerospace organization. This role ensures adherence to U.S. federal, state, and international tax requirements and supports accurate and timely tax-related disclosures for external financial reporting.
Location: Manchester, CT onsite/hybrid
Responsibilities: - Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including analysis of effective tax rates, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and related financial statement disclosures.
- Oversee federal, state, and local income tax compliance for a multi-entity, multi-state corporate structure.
- Coordinate international tax reporting requirements, including GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits, and controlled foreign corporation reporting.
- Prepare and review tax-related disclosures and memorandums.
- Support tax planning initiatives related to aerospace programs, long-term contracts, R&D incentives, and global operational activities.
- Manage tax audits and inquiries from federal, state, and foreign tax authorities.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls over tax processes in compliance with SOX requirements.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, working with ASC 740, U.S. federal and state tax regulations, and international tax compliance requirements.
- 2+ years of management or supervisory experience
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
- Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree preferred.
- Professional certification preferred (CPA or MST).
- Experience working for a Big 4 Firm is preferred.
- Experience in SOX compliance, regulatory environments, and enterprise risk management.
- Proficiency with income tax software and ERP systems.
- Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or other complex, regulated industries.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
- Aerospace and/or manufacturing experience
- Ability to work as part of a team and lead others.
Working Conditions:- Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
- Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
- Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
Acknowledgements: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Benefits: Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.
