Sr. Tax Specialist

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 86,656 - 129,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Sr. Tax Specialist in Novi, MI to coordinate tax projects and support audit defenses. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting and significant corporate tax management experience. Responsibilities include handling tax returns, conducting audits, and supporting tax planning initiatives. This position is full-time and offers a competitive rewards package including health benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in corporate tax management or 9 years' experience.
• Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally.
• Extensive experience with property taxes and sales/use taxes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate third-party consulting engagements for tax projects.
• Prepare and reconcile tax accounts and returns.
• Support tax planning initiatives and maintain accounting records.

Skills

Corporate tax management

Indirect taxes

Multi-state tax returns

Analytical ability

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

US Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Tax Research databases

SAP

Job description

Sr. Tax Specialist

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Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate third‑party consulting engagements for specific tax projects (property tax return filings, sales and use tax return filings, fixed asset depreciation) and intercompany consulting with Rolls‑Royce North America for tax preparation and support.
• Participate in audit defense efforts on all state/local level tax audits, including with state tax agencies, prepare responses to all information requests and coordinate activities on all tax audits.
• Research, summarize and review sales chain transactions for proper VAT reporting handling and review monthly VAT tax returns prepared by German third party consultant on behalf of US entity.
• Coordinate the preparation and approval of quarterly estimated, sales and use, audit and other required tax payments to State revenue agencies.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of all tax accounts including investigation and resolution of all differences between tax records and general ledger accounts.
• Review and reconcile book vs tax fixed asset depreciation files maintained by a third party consultant.
• Review the submission of various tax related reports for information return filings (Forms 1042s, 1099s, & FBAR) from GBS, prepare monthly cash tax forecasts, forecasted effective tax rates, and other corporate requests as needed.
• Support and assist in tax planning initiatives.
• Prepare, coordinate, and report on all tax‑related internal control risks and controls for Rolls‑Royce Solutions America Inc. including documentation of all tax‑related processes and local work instructions within the Internal Control System (ICS).
• Maintain, update and report on local corporate government incentive programs for status of all specific tax incentives granted to Rolls‑Royce Solutions America Inc.
• Prepare supporting documentation for various filings, including but not limited to state sales and use tax returns, exemption certificate preparation and review, other state and local business tax returns/credits/claims, information reporting and registrations, and all related supporting workpapers with Rolls‑Royce North America tax team.
• Research and document all local return issues and positions.
• Prepare and assist with the preparation, review, audit, and reporting of information needed for hard close and year‑end tax provision calculations for all US reporting entities.
• Maintain tax accounting records, effective tax rates, monthly and quarterly tax provision calculations, and journal entries for all US reporting entities, where applicable.
• Keep management abreast of progress, developments and pending problems.
• Maintain knowledge of developments in the field of tax, finance, controlling, and economic theory.
• Promote a safety and compliance culture and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required.

Basic Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 5 years' experience in corporate tax management, specifically working with indirect taxes and consolidated income tax and multi‑state tax returns; or 9 years' experience.
• Ability to travel, domestic and international.
• US Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience preparing and managing property taxes, sales and use taxes, 1099 and 1042 filings.
• Strong experience with preparation of Tax Accounting transactions (ASC 740 or IAS 12).
• Excellent analytical ability and problem‑solving skills when items are very complex.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Strong tax knowledge of FBAR and FATCA regulation and compliance.
• Strong knowledge preparing federal, state and international tax returns for large, multinational corporations.
• Strong knowledge with IRS and state level tax audits.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial and tax data.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow‑up skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with Tax Research databases.
• Master's degree in taxation.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience in SAP.
• Experience with tax preparation software.

Benefits

Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long‑term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

Location

Novi, MI

Pay Range

$86,656 - $129,984 annually

Posting Date

01 Dec 2025

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls‑Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.