Sr Tax Specialist

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $81,200(minimum) - $101,500(midpoint) - $121,800(maximum)
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible             Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Senior Tax Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you. This position reports to a leader within the tax team. Primary responsibilities involve preparing and reviewing federal/state/local income tax returns, information forms and other schedules and work papers involved with Woodward's tax filing and tax provision processes and procedures. Individuals in this level possess and apply tax knowledge to the completion of complex assignments with a significant amount of self-management. This position follows organization policy and recommends continuous improvement changes. Reviews progress with management.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Excellent utilization of software packages, including Excel, to accurately collect data and organize information required to make calculations and complete work papers
• Supports identification of tax opportunities, development of alternatives, and implementation of solutions under the direction of a leader within the tax team
• Identifies and proposes ideas to make work in area of responsibility more efficient. Streamlines processes and work paper documentation and implements approved ideas for efficiency improvements
• Prepares and reviews tax forecasts for planning purposes and use by corporate accounting
• Participate in cross-departmental functions and projects as necessary
• Subject matter expert in tax software and MS Excel to accurately perform required calculations and effectively document these calculations in reviewable work papers. Is the go-to person for junior tax members
• Compiles and reviews required data and accurately performs required calculations and documenting the process in work papers. May review the work of more junior tax members
• Accurately prepares and reviews corporate income tax returns of a generally more complex nature with limited changes upon further review
• Accurately prepares or performs review of estimated taxes
• Accurately prepares or performs review of quarterly and annual provision components and assists with consolidation
• Experience with ONESource a plus
• Research ongoing tax issues of some complexity
• Supports tax-related audits with or without outside firm assistance
• Applies general knowledge of the company business activities and personnel as they relate to tax issues
• Assists personnel in understanding basic tax issues, based on a general understanding of tax law

What We Are Looking For 

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Accounting, or other four-year degree with similar experience required
• CPA or JD preferred
• 2-5 years corporate tax or public accounting required
• Working understanding of US GAAP required
• In-depth proficiency in tax compliance, research and provision software. Basic computer experience and skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, ERP System, General Ledger, etc.
• In-depth understanding of various tax systems and their application to company's business situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to prepare and make presentations to all levels and lead groups or individuals to appropriate conclusions
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Applies sound logic to problem solving. Able to identify resolution of problems either independently or in consultation with other tax leaders
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to follow common naming conventions and filing systems. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities assigned by multiple tax leaders including appropriate delegation to junior tax members
• Able to successfully apply lean concepts to processes. Regularly identify opportunities for improvement in quality/efficiency. Ability to review own work and the work of other tax members to ensure quality product
• Capable of sharing responsibilities with others and encouraging others to share for the common good
• Basic understanding of tax risks and risk mitigation
• Able to successfully lead cross-functional project teams with a focus on deliverables, schedules and quality

The application window is anticipated to close 30 days from the original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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