As SNC Tax Manager, you will provide primary preparation and review support for tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, international tax, and other applicable laws and regulations. You will partner to provide tax analysis and advice and partner with internal and external, tax, finance, treasury, and legal experts on business and tax planning matters, compliance reporting and audits, and tax operations. Focus on direct tax matters, including federal, state and local income taxes, as well as payroll tax matters, actively monitor US, state, international tax matters, and tax legislative and judicial actions, analyze potential impacts/benefits, and implement mitigation or action plans for the Company. Your duties will also include analyzing tax ramifications of contracts, M&A activities, strategic initiatives and significant transactions, performing technical review and research of complex tax return issues, and oversight of the design and execution of tax controls.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Learn more about SNC's Corporate team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual tax work papers and interim tax projections (International/Fed/State) and quarterly income tax estimate calculations and other accounting procedures related to applicable tax compliance requirements
• Prepare & file all US Census reports
• Apply for and maintain all business licenses, FEINs, and related applications

•Prepare and support R&D tax credit computation and look-back analysis •Perform quarterly and year-end reviews of all payroll filings (e.g., Forms 940, 941, and W-2)

• Oversee and review any and all tax-related work performed by external accountants, consultants, etc.
• Review all corporate M&A activities for tax implications/exposure
• Serve as in-house resource for questions related to tax matters

•Maintain tax relevant financial information relating to affiliated entity tax basis •SNC PAC reporting & distributions compliance and accounting operations including bank reconciliations, distribution tracking and payment, and FEC compliance requirements

• Tax research and drafting position memos as directed

Must Haves:

• A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field of study
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of U.S. Federal, State and International income tax compliance
• Experience working with tax law and procedures
• Comprehensive working knowledge and experience with domestic and international income tax compliance, documentation, and reporting functions
• Leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
• Strong business analytical skills with experience analyzing and interpreting financial data and preparing financial reports and/or projections
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written forms; ability to tailor conversations to adapt to varying audiences
• Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity, and own those decisions

Preferred:

• Public accounting or other relevant experience; 4+ years demonstrated tax experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), JD, Masters in Taxation or LLM credential
• Advanced skills in assessing external competition by gathering data from multiple, often disparate, qualitative and quantitative sources, and synthesizing it into meaningful reports and presentations
• Demonstrated passion for ideation, intellectual curiosity, and innovation
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies
• Strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear direction
• Understanding of Federal acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense (Civilian), NASA/Civil or commercial space, and/or US Military, with an understanding of defense, aerospace, intelligence, and adjacent markets

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.