Associate Director - State Income Tax

Date Posted:

2025-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT25: North Carolina Remote Location, Remote City, NC, 28208 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Tax team.

RTX is looking for an Associate Director, Tax in RTX Corporation’s Tax department to lead the State Income Tax function. This is not an executive level role. This role can be fully remote or hybrid based in either Charlotte, NC, or Farmington, CT and is responsible for assisting, overseeing and coordinating key state income tax matters including reporting and compliance. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Tax, Reporting and Compliance for RTX Corporate Finance. The selected candidate will be required to work business hours that align with Eastern U.S. time.

What You Will Do:

• With supervision by the VP of RTX Tax, Reporting & Compliance, the Associate Director of RTX State Income Tax will communicate, coordinate and collaborate with other members of the RTX Corporate and RTX Raytheon Tax Groups and the Business Functional Groups (e.g. – Controllers, Legal, Operations) concerning state income tax related tax and operational matters as well as support external co-source provider on state income tax on compliance matters.
• Provide oversight, resource, and support for state income tax planning, reporting, compliance, and government accounting processes
• Manage and review quarterly, plan, and year end state income tax provision computations and files, including, but not limited to, effective tax rates, deferred rates, and reserves
• Manage and review priority state income tax returns and associated workpapers, estimates and extensions, notices, and apportionment packages
• Assists global tax audit team with audits, protests, protective refund claims, and audit offsets.
• Identify and implement state income tax refund opportunities and ensures accurate and timely implementation of tax law changes
• Identify and quantify state income/franchise tax implications of planning and restructuring transactions.
• Manage state income/franchise matters associated with acquisitions and dispositions and tax allocation for government accounting
• Manage the reporting for reimbursable state income taxes to the government accounting team and FP&A
• Required Qualifications

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and organizational levels.

• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to work independently under pressure.

• Skilled in synthesizing complex information, with proven leadership experience in developing and guiding teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 15+ years of relevant state tax compliance and reporting experience, ideally within large international corporate or public accounting environments; state tax planning experience is a plus.
• Advanced degree in Taxation, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Law preferred; CPA designation is advantageous.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems using strong accounting, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with a demonstrated ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and support strategic initiatives.
• Effective communicator with strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset; experience with CorpTax and Longview is a plus.

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What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   
• Tuition reimbursement program  
• Student Loan Repayment Program   
• Life insurance and disability coverage   
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   
• Adoption Assistance            
• Autism Benefit   
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program    
• And more!   

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

• Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

This position is remote or hybrid located in Charlotte, NC or Farmington, Ct

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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