Manager, Tax Accounting

About the role

You will be part of the Corporate Tax organization within the Finance function and report to the Senior Director, Tax Accounting. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Treasury teams across domestic and international operations. You will also partner with controllers and other corporate finance groups to support accurate income tax accounting and reporting.

You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely global income tax accounting for Wabtec. Your work will directly impact the Company’s effective tax rate, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. You will help maintain strong internal controls, assess the impact of tax law changes, and support continuous improvement in tax accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual global income tax provisions for US and foreign entities.
• Prepare support and calculations for deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances, and income tax footnotes and disclosures.
• Partner with controllers and corporate finance teams to ensure accurate reporting of the effective tax rate and cash taxes.
• Prepare income tax journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on income tax accounting and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Legal, and Treasury on income tax matters and special projects.
• Maintain, document, and enhance internal controls related to income tax accounting.
• Perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Requirements

• Experience working in a U.S. multinational, publicly held company.
• Strong accounting background with demonstrated experience in income tax accounting under ASC 740.
• Experience preparing and reviewing global income tax provisions and related disclosures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with OneSource Tax Provision preferred.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $91,100–$129,800. The actual salary offered may be influenced by factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location.

This role is eligible for a performance bonus.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, welfare, and retirement plans are available. More information is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.