Manager, Tax
About the role
As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. The Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing the Company’s corporate tax function, including tax accounting, compliance, and reporting activities for a large, global aerospace organization. This role ensures adherence to U.S. federal, state, and international tax requirements and supports accurate and timely tax‑related disclosures for external financial reporting. Location: Manchester, CT onsite/hybrid.
Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including analysis of effective tax rates, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and related financial statement disclosures.
- Oversee federal, state, and local income tax compliance for a multi‑entity, multi‑state corporate structure.
- Coordinate international tax reporting requirements, including GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits, and controlled foreign corporation reporting.
- Prepare and review tax‑related disclosures and memorandums.
- Support tax planning initiatives related to aerospace programs, long‑term contracts, R&D incentives, and global operational activities.
- Manage tax audits and inquiries from federal, state, and foreign tax authorities.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls over tax processes in compliance with SOX requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, working with ASC 740, U.S. federal and state tax regulations, and international tax compliance requirements.
- 2+ years of management or supervisory experience
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
- Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Professional certification preferred (CPA or MST).
- Experience working for a Big 4 Firm is preferred.
- Experience in SOX compliance, regulatory environments, and enterprise risk management.
- Proficiency with income tax software and ERP systems.
- Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or other complex, regulated industries.
- Aerospace and/or manufacturing experience