Tax Manager

Howmet Aerospace is currently in search of a Tax Manager, to join our Corporate Tax Department here at the Howmet's Corporate Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The position will focus primarily on federal tax compliance and assist with state and international tax compliance. The successful candidate will be involved in preparing primarily federal but also state and international tax forms along with the related tax accounting. Additionally, this position will have special assignments as directed by tax management.

Major Activities/Key Challenges:

• Accurate and timely preparation of domestic portions of Howmet's consolidated US income tax return.
• Review of tax packages and coordinate data flows into the tax returns.
• Calculations of quarterly taxable income that are used for cash tax payments and tax entries.
• Analyzing tax and financial information for decision making.
• Federal and state tax accounting, including ETR and deferred tax reconciliations
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and other regulations.
• Various special tax assignments including:
  • Analysis of internal restructurings and external mergers and acquisition activities.
  • Gain/Loss calculations, basis studies, etc.
  • Federal and state automation opportunities; AI based improvement to current processes
  • Research and document federal and state tax positions

Essential Knowledge & Skills/Education:

• 5 or more years of experience in corporate federal tax preparation/review and experience in accounting for income taxes.
• State and international tax compliance/provision experience a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Major Customers

• IRS
• SEC Reporting group in finance area

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Five (5) years of experience in federal tax return preparation/review.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• State and international compliance/provision experience a plus
• Experience in accounting for income taxes, preferrable in the corporate tax setting
• Income tax compliance and accounting experience with a large multinational company or accounting firm
• CPA or Masters in Taxation; high degree of willingness for continuing and self-education
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft and Corptax products
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Detail oriented, with ability to understand and work towards the bigger picture
• A team player that takes pride in not only the individual's work but the work of the entire group
• Self-confident and motivated, a self-starter that can work independently with minimal supervision

Salary range: $90 - 125k/year approximation (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).