Description:Manager, Tax AccountingWhat You Will Be DoingAs the Manager of Tax Accounting, you will lead a team responsible for driving excellence in corporate tax compliance, reporting, and strategy across international, federal, and state operations. In this highly visible role, you’ll oversee all aspects of tax accounting and compliance, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and alignment with evolving tax regulations. You’ll play a key part in shaping the company’s tax strategy, supporting business growth, and advising leaders on complex financial and regulatory matters.
This is an opportunity for a collaborative, forward-thinking tax professional to lead a skilled team, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and influence decisions that impact the organization’s global footprint.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the preparation and review of international, federal, and state tax schedules for quarterly and annual filings and provisions.
- Stay current on emerging tax laws and regulatory changes; ensure timely training and development of team members on compliance-related topics.
- Oversee company responses to external tax audits, collaborating with auditors and ensuring timely, accurate communication.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders — including Program Finance, Business Development, and senior leadership — on the company’s interpretation and application of tax regulations.
- Partner with business teams to identify and capitalize on tax-related opportunities that support growth and profitability.
- Lead initiatives and greenfield projects to implement process improvements and adapt to tax reforms (e.g., R&D credits, foreign-derived intangible income) and international tax developments (e.g., VAT, GST).
- Prepare and present reports, findings, and recommendations to management to inform strategic and financial decision-making.
- Recruit, develop, and mentor team members through coaching, performance management, and recognition, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
- Promote cross-functional partnership and problem-solving while ensuring adherence to sound accounting and compliance principles.
What’s In It For YouFrom onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.Who You AreYou are a strategic and detail-oriented tax leader who thrives at the intersection of finance, compliance, and business strategy. You bring deep technical knowledge of corporate tax principles and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable solutions. You lead with integrity and clarity, empowering your team to grow while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance.
You’re at your best when collaborating across functions, building trust with stakeholders, and identifying opportunities that create value. Your forward-thinking mindset and commitment to excellence make you a key contributor to the organization’s financial success and long-term sustainability.
Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college in accounting or a related discipline
• Active Certified Public Accountant license
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools and SAP
Desired Skills:• Excellent time-management skills and is adept at leveraging team to prioritize tasks across multiple deadlines and stakeholders
• Familiarity with using data analytics and other digital finance transformation tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, KNIME) to improve the efficiency of tax-related processes
• Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $122,000 - $211,485. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $106,100 - $187,105. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
