Senior Manager, State & Local Tax

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Senior Manager, State & Local Tax you will oversee all aspects of indirect tax compliance, planning, and audits for Westinghouse and our subsidiaries. You will also support the federal and international tax functions with indirect tax implications of multiple transactions and projects, and state and local corporate income tax matters.  You will report to the Director, US Tax & Global Tax Reporting and be located at our Cranberry Township, PA headquarters location. This is a hybrid position.

Key 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Master's degree in accounting or taxation preferred.

• 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.

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

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $126,000 to $157,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• 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

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality

• Integrity and Trust

• Customer Focus and Innovation

• Speed and Passion to Win

• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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