Description:Associate Manager, Tax Accounting -- Level 4

What You Will Be Doing
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.

Key Responsibilities
- 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

What’s In It For You
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.

Who You Are
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.
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college in a related discipline or 7 years experience in the absence of a Bachelors Degree

· Active Certified Public Accountant license (or comparable certification).

· Experience with Microsoft Office tools and SAP.
Desired Skills:
· Excellent time-management skills and is adept at leveraging team to prioritize tasks across multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
· Familiarity with using data analytics and other digital finance transformation tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, etc.) 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
Other Important Information You Should Know
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 while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $103,700 - $179,860. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $90,200 - $159,045. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First