Director, Tax Accounting

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with:
The Director of Tax Accounting will lead a team in Pittsburgh and report to the Vice President, Tax Operations while partnering with our global finance teams and business leaders.

How will you make a difference:

This position will play a critical role in managing the tax accounting function, ensuring accurate tax accounting and financial reporting, and driving the implementation of tax accounting solutions.   The role requires a deep understanding of both tax accounting principles and strong knowledge of tax accounting related technology. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, capable of guiding a team and collaborating with various departments to optimize tax processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the global tax accounting function, including the preparation and review of tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax-related financial statement disclosures.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of tax accounting processes and solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of the tax department and align with overall company objectives.
• Develop and maintain tax accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and accounting standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the tax accounting team, tax center of excellence and regional tax teams fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative team development.
• Coordinate with external auditors and consultants on tax-related matters, ensuring timely and accurate completion of audits and reviews.
• Drive process improvements in tax accounting, reporting, and technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on tax accounting providing insights and recommendations to senior management.

What we want to know about you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in tax accounting with a strong focus on tax provision and deferred tax accounting.
• Extensive experience with tax accounting technology solutions, including utilization and maintenance of tax software (e.g., OneSource).
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and general understanding of IFRS/local statutory accounting, particularly as it relates to tax accounting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax information to non-tax professionals.
• Experience working in a large, complex organization with a global presence is preferred.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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