Mgr, Federal and State Taxes

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 100,000 employees in 71 countries, we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Technologies.

As a Corporate Headquarters employee, working in Reston, Virginia, you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success.

General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer that is committed to hiring a talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

As a Manager, Federal and State Tax, supporting the corporate headquarters of a global, Fortune 100 Aerospace and Defense contractor, you will work closely with senior leadership and contribute to a broad array of projects in a dynamic, team-oriented tax group. You will grow in depth and breadth as a tax practitioner as you contribute to tax compliance, provision, and planning projects that impact our 10 business units.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate federal and state compliance processes by using financial systems and other technology tools to compile, transform, and analyze data.
• Assess current tax processes and assist development of improvements, especially through automation.
• Support Senior Manager, Tax, in review and filing of federal, state, and local income tax filings, data analysis, and audit activity.
• Support technology projects (i.e., automation, ERP system updates) from a tax perspective.
• Develop models to measure tax impact of legislative proposals and other scenarios.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelors degree preferably in Accounting, Tax, or Finance.

Experience

• Six-plus years of tax experience in an accounting firm or industry.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Other Job Specifications

• Facility in a broad range of tax and accounting systems; Corptax experience is especially helpful.
• Experience supporting income tax return processes for large, complex corporate taxpayers.
• Proficiency in Alteryx strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude for technology and process improvements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to function independently and wear many hats in fast-paced, collaborative tax department supporting Fortune 100 multinational.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Be willing to work in the CHQ office Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

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