Manager, US Transaction Tax

Company Description

Job Description

What do we want to know about you?

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret state and local tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with tax audits, including multi-jurisdictional audit management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Proven experience implementing or managing indirect tax technology solutions.
• Experience with process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Strong prioritization, multitasking, problem-solving, and independent work capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Sabrix or other sales tax and accounts payable software is a plus.

What will your typical day look like?

• Liaise with external service providers for sales, use, and miscellaneous tax compliance as well as tax projects such as system implementations, due diligence, and voluntary disclosures.
• Coordinate data gathering and feeds for monthly tax compliance and manage team in shared services center.
• Manage calculation of required accruals for sales and use taxes and account reconciliations.
• Monitor nexus footprint and assist with business registrations.
• Conduct tax research and analysis to ensure proper tax treatment of transactions.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate relevant tax law changes and legislative/regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with tax, IT, finance, and accounting teams on process improvements, automation initiatives, tax requirements, rate updates and ERP integrations.
• Train finance, operations, and other personnel on sales and use tax matters.
• Establish and maintain standardized processes and strong internal controls.
• Propose company policies for compliance and audit readiness.
• Manage exemption certificate storage, lifecycle, and application with a focus on audit readiness.
• Manage multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax audits, including interaction with auditors and scheduling.
• Support mergers & acquisitions and related tax system implementations.

Physical Demands & Other Information

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Salary is based on experience, education, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.