Tax Manager

Textron is a renowned global multi-industry company with a diverse portfolio spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. Our brand lineup includes leading names like Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and many others. With a strong worldwide presence and a workforce of 35,000 individuals across 25 countries, we prioritize attracting top talent. JOB SUMMARY Textron is looking for an experienced Payroll Tax professional to join our HR Shared Services team as a Payroll Tax Manager. As a Payroll Tax Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing payroll tax filings, managing federal, state and local payroll tax notices and ensuring payroll tax compliance for all Textron businesses. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with our payroll vendor to oversee multi-state payroll tax filings and amendments for 50 states and 25+ FEINs, while managing federal, state, and local payroll tax notices, including tracking, stakeholder coordination, and resolving issues with root cause analysis. Accountable for ensuring payroll tax compliance by remaining current on legislation and regulatory rulings that impact payroll or payroll tax. Oversee Form W-2 process and W-2c corrections needed. Research and reconcile payroll taxes and maintain penalty tax notices and amendment statuses, using ADP Smart Compliance. Manage new earning / deduction codes for taxability impacts (W2, accumulators, supp vs regular tax rate). Oversee audit and validation process for supplement compensation payments and work/home location to identify proper state income tax withholding allocations. Maintain tracking for tax notices, online portals, and payroll reporting of wages, tax withholdings, deductions, etc. Drive enhancement opportunities for payroll tax processes and policies, create strategic plans for improvement, and lead implementation to optimize efficiency and compliance utilizing automation and optimization strategies to ensure accuracy and compliance. Manage and process payroll tax obligations related to non-qualified compensation plans, ensuring compliance with associated taxation rules and regulations. Protect and maintain the privacy of employee personnel records including, but not limited to, personal and compensation information about employees. Open to future career development opportunities within Textron business unit locations. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 7+ years related experience leading a payroll tax department for a medium to large sized employer having lead payroll tax filing, registrations and accounting. Demonstrated leadership in managing, developing and training staff Proficiency in ADP EV5 payroll system. Proven ADP vendor management experience. Experience accessing and navigating ADP Smart Compliance. Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with PeopleSoft Payroll and systems integration is a plus. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Knowledge of employment related tax rules and regulations from a federal, state, and local level Experience building payroll tax policies including creating and implementing standard operating procedures Understanding of how to operationalize payroll tax compliance within various technology landscapes Ability to escalate issues cross functionally within the organization Capability to focus on and prioritize key actions Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with focus on on-time delivery. Why Textron? Textron puts a high value on work-life balance. We offer a generous time off package as well as a culture that encourages engagement. Getting involved in Employee Resource Groups and fun workplace activities makes the work more meaningful and fun. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members and we have a broad mix of levels and tenures that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a generous 401k matching program, tuition reimbursement as well as health, dental and more. Join Textron today and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation, creativity, and collaboration!

Created: 2024-11-05