Sr Manager Income Taxes

Southwest Airlines; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 169,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Retirement plan contributions

ProfitSharing

Health insurance

Job summary

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Sr Manager Income Taxes to lead our tax compliance and accounting function, shaping tax strategy and long-term financial success.

You will oversee federal and state filings, quarterly and annual provisions, VAT compliance, refunds, and audits, while partnering with other finance teams and leadership to identify risks and opportunities. You will strengthen processes, technology, and team capability, delivering timely results and clear guidance across Southwest.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ASC 740 as it pertains to income taxes and related disclosures.
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance and tax principles.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Experience leading tax compliance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams responsible for income tax compliance and accounting.
• Guide federal/state income tax filings and ASC 740 provisions.
• Evaluate complex transactions and emerging tax legislation for risks and opportunities.
• Strengthen processes and technology; provide clear guidance across the company.

Skills

ASC 740 knowledge

Tax compliance

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Team leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or Finance

Job description

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Department

Finance

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description

As a Sr Manager Income Taxes, you’ll lead the Teams responsible for critical income tax compliance and accounting work while helping shape Southwest’s tax strategy and long-term financial success. You’ll guide federal and state income tax filings, quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740, VAT compliance and refund claims, and federal and state tax audits. Partnering closely with Financial Accounting & Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investor Relations, Treasury, auditors, and Tax Leadership, you’ll evaluate complex transactions, emerging legislation, accounting changes, and business initiatives to identify risks and opportunities. You’ll also strengthen processes and technology, provide clear guidance across the Company, and develop a Team equipped to deliver accurate, timely results. Through hands‑on technical leadership, people development, and strategic influence, your work will support sound decision‑making, effective compliance, and Southwest's continued success.

Additional Details

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face‑to‑face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.
• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of ASC 740 as it pertains to accounting for income taxes, including SEC requirements and disclosures, the requirements of SOX section 404, the US corporate income tax code, Treasury regulations, IRS rulings, and key judicial decisions affecting the industry
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Skilled in organization and time management in order to perform multiple, complex, and concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions
• Skilled in written and verbal communication, including business writing
• Ability to apply multiple coaching strategies in order to tailor feedback to the unique style of individual Team Members
• Ability to challenge convention purposefully; advocate for new ideas and processes to increase efficiency, quality, and Customer satisfaction
• Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making
• Skilled in motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Ability to make time sensitive decisions to move work forward; take responsible risks to achieve goals
• Ability to act with courage and consistency when demonstrating Southwest values, even when it might be unpopular or inconvenient to do so

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or Finance

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)
• Fully functioning, broad knowledge in:
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Finance
• Preferred: 6+ years of experience with multistate income tax compliance and ASC 740 tax provision work.
• Preferred: Experience independently executing and reviewing technical tax work and communicating complex tax matters effectively.
• Preferred: Experience prioritizing and balancing Team workloads while keeping multiple workstreams on track.
• Preferred: Experience managing federal or state tax audits.

Licensing/Certification

• Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must maintain a well‑groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information
• Must have the flexibility to work extended hours, including occasional weekends, and Company holidays
• Some travel may be required

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive market salary from $168,650 - $187,400 per year* depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement. For eligible leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits you’ll love

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
• Pay amount doesn't guarantee employment for any particular period of time
• 401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
• ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Posting End Date

11/01/2026