Enterprises Services VAT Planning, Senior Manager

Location: US-MD-REMOTE Position Role Type: Unspecified U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The primary purpose of this role is to oversee VAT planning and provide expert guidance to the business, while partnering with Enterprise Services to ensure accurate VAT reconciliations and VAT planning support. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES Support RTX VAT planning initiatives to optimize global VAT efficiency while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Evaluate business transactions, supply chains, and contractual arrangements to identify VAT risks and opportunities. Provide clear, timely, and practical VAT guidance to internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Support business expansions, restructurings, new product launches, and cross-border transactions with VAT technical analysis. Develop and maintain VAT planning strategies aligned with business objectives. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting VAT and advise on necessary operational or planning actions. Review and enhance VAT controls, processes, and documentation to reduce risks and strengthen governance. Partner with external advisors when necessary to obtain specialized jurisdictional guidance. Support audit and controversy matter by preparing technical positions and managing discussions with tax authorities Support Enterprise Services to improve VAT data accuracy and completeness across source systems and reporting tools. Lead the VAT review of key reconciliations, including VAT GL accounts, VAT returns, and VAT balance sheet positions. Identify root causes of reconciliation variances and drive corrective actions with Finance, IT, and Shared Services teams. Support the design and implementation of system and process changes impacting VAT recognition, reporting, and reconciliation.

YOU MUST HAVE Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; advanced degree (LLM, MST, JD, or equivalent) preferred. Minimum 8 years of VAT/indirect tax experience, ideally within a multinational corporation, Big 4, or leading advisory firm. US Citizenship would be required in order access ERP systems with US Government defense data QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Strong technical knowledge of VAT rules,