Laveer Engineering
Senior Manager, State & Local Tax
Laveer Engineering, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Senior Manager, State & Local Tax
Company:
Laveer Engineering
Location:
Cranberry Township, PA, USA
Position Type:
Full‑time, Hybrid
Overview As a Senior Manager, State & Local Tax, you will oversee all aspects of indirect tax compliance, planning, and audits for Westinghouse and its subsidiaries, support federal and international tax functions, and manage state and local corporate income tax matters.
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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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.
Salary The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $126,000 to $157,500 per year.
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.
Equal Opportunity Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Laveer Engineering
Location:
Cranberry Township, PA, USA
Position Type:
Full‑time, Hybrid
Overview As a Senior Manager, State & Local Tax, you will oversee all aspects of indirect tax compliance, planning, and audits for Westinghouse and its subsidiaries, support federal and international tax functions, and manage state and local corporate income tax matters.
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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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.
Salary The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $126,000 to $157,500 per year.
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.
Equal Opportunity Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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