Manager Tax Accounting 2

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is seeking qualified candidates for a Tax Manager in Falls Church, VA. The qualified candidate will participate in the management of all aspects of worldwide tax reporting including preparation of the quarterly tax footnote, including forecasting. Specifically, ensuring compliance with ASC 740 and more broadly with all relevant SEC reporting requirements as they relate to corporate tax.Responsibilities

Manages the monthly, quarterly and year-end close process for all income tax-related processes/balancesPrepares and manages the month, quarter and year-end effective tax ratesPrepares and/or reviews monthly, quarterly and year-end tax provision schedulesPrepares and/or reviews federal cash tax forecastUses and maintains CorpTax Provision SoftwareResearches tax accounting issues and stays up to date on new or emerging guidance in the tax accounting areaPrepares tax disclosures within SEC filingsPrepares quarter and year-end external tax audit work papersCoordinates the review of tax accounting and reporting with external auditorsMaintains documentation for SOX and internal audit purposesPrepares certain parts of SEC reports, such as Management Discussion and Analysis, financial statements and footnotesTeams up with other critical tax areas, including tax compliance and tax planning for interconnectedness between tax compliance and accounting and to drive efficiencies within the tax department as a wholeLeads meetings with finance management and other business leaders to address technical tax accounting topics and finance projectsQualifications

Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in AccountingCPA certification plus 8 years of progressive relevant tax experience in public accounting and/or a large corporate environmentStrong experience with corporate tax provisionsStrong technical skills and experience of US GAAP and SEC reporting guidanceDetailed understanding of ASC 740Understanding of all other relevant aspects of US GAAP tax financial reportingExperience in translating local GAAP outside the USA into US GAAPProficiency in tax research tools and Microsoft OfficeProven ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, demonstrating a hands-on approachExcellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, as well as project management and interpersonal skills. The ability to prioritize and balance requests in a fast paced, dynamic environmentPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Tax or AccountingPrior management experienceAdvanced skills in the use of SAP, HFM, MS Excel and CorpTax are strongly preferredFamiliarity with the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for tax reporting purposesPreferred background in Manufacturing/Aerospace/Defense Industry, Big 4 Tax Accounting, or publicly traded company experienceSalary Range:

$134,600 - $201,800The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit

http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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