Corporate Tax Manager - Defense Manufacturing

SAAB seeks a Corporate Tax Manager to lead tax strategy and compliance for its U.S. manufacturing operations. You will own federal, state, and local income/franchise tax filings, manage ASC 740 tax provisions, and support audits and examinations. Partner with finance and operations to optimize effective tax rate, support capital and R&D initiatives, and assess tax impacts of supply chain and pricing decisions. You'll guide tax risk management, strengthen controls, and provide clear guidance to leadership in a fast-paced, innovative defense environment.

Responsibilities

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• S. federal, state, and local corporate income/franchise tax compliance for SAAB's manufacturing operations.
• Own quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision, forecasts, and related financial reporting.
• Manage tax audits and inquiries, preparing documentation and defending positions with authorities.
• Conduct tax research, draft technical memos, and advise leadership on complex tax issues and legislative changes.
• Partner with finance, engineering, and operations on tax-efficient structuring of capital, R&D, and supply chain initiatives.
• Monitor and optimize effective tax rate and cash tax planning within regulatory and ethical standards.
• Enhance and maintain internal controls over tax processes, systems, and data quality.
• Collaborate globally to align U.
• S. tax positions with group policies, transfer pricing, and cross-border activities.

Required Skills

• Corporate tax compliance (federal & state)
• ASC 740 income tax accounting
• Tax research and technical writing
• Manufacturing & inventory tax rules
• International and cross-border tax concepts
• Tax audit management
• ERP and tax software (e.g., ONESOURCE, Corp
• Tax)
• Financial analysis and modeling
• Internal controls and SOX compliance
• Advanced Excel and data analysis