Associate Manager, Tax Accounting - Level 4

Associate Manager, Tax Accounting -- Level 4

The Associate Manager, Tax Accounting – Level 4 leads a team responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant international, federal, and state tax reporting for corporate and subsidiary entities. This role plays a key part in ensuring the company’s tax positions align with evolving regulations while supporting business growth, new markets, and tax‑efficient strategies. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to internal partners and external stakeholders, guiding complex tax matters, managing audits, and driving process improvements influenced by tax reform and global expansion.

• Lead and develop a team responsible for preparing quarterly and annual international, federal, and state tax schedules, filings, and provisions.
• Maintain expertise in current tax laws and regulations, ensuring the organization remains compliant and informed of emerging changes.
• Oversee and coordinate company responses to external tax audits, including interactions with government agencies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across finance, program teams, and business development to advise on tax implications and opportunities.
• Investigate and resolve complex tax compliance questions and technical issues.
• Lead and implement process improvement initiatives addressing tax reform and evolving business needs, including R&D credits, FDII, and international indirect taxes (e.g., VAT, GST).
• Prepare and present clear, actionable reports, findings, and recommendations to management and business leaders.
• Ensure timely training and development of team members on compliance topics and evolving tax requirements.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

You are a collaborative, detail‑driven tax leader with a strong foundation in international, federal, and state tax accounting and compliance. You bring experience managing teams, navigating complex regulations, and translating technical tax concepts into practical guidance for business partners. Comfortable engaging with government agencies and senior stakeholders, you communicate with confidence and credibility. You enjoy driving continuous improvement, adapting to tax reform and new markets, and balancing precision with strategic thinking to support business objectives.

Known for your judgment, leadership, and ability to solve complex problems, you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise directly influences compliance, efficiency, and growth.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college in a related discipline or 7 years experience in the absence of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Active Certified Public Accountant license (or comparable certification).
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools and SAP.

• Excellent time‑management skills and adept at leveraging a team to prioritize tasks across multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with using data analytics and other digital finance transformation tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx) to improve the efficiency of tax‑related processes.
• Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry is a plus.

Security Clearance Statement: None

Clearance Level: None

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Full‑time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week…