Manager Tax

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

This position will provide tax-related information and analysis for financial reporting, including U.S. GAAP tax provisions (ASC 740) and support the annual tax provision process. 

Work closely with internal teams to address tax issues related to modeling, cash management, and optimizing effective tax rate (ETR).

Knowledge of global taxation is a plus.

The Manager Tax is responsible for executing on the strategy for projects associated with the maintenance of direct tax records as well as the preparation of the company’s tax returns and related reports at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.

As a people leader, the Manager Tax establishes priorities and processes for the team of tax professionals.

• Execute strategy for tax planning for all necessary company tax returns and cash flows, federal and state income tax planning related reporting.
• Facilitate and manage complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the review of specifically assigned tax returns and related reports.
• Oversee and make decisions related to accurate, timely filing of federal and state income tax payments and returns in compliance with tax laws, as well as proper documentation of files and to ensure that all issues have been researched and documented.
• Review of financial accounting and reporting of taxes to ensure proper documentation and compliance with GAAP, upkeep of SOX documentation, and maintenance of controls for assigned areas.
• Lead team and establish priorities of tax professionals to deliver on business objectives.
• Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on delegation for stretch assignments, growing and developing the team for capacity and growth, looking at performance across the team, and time management.
• Shape culture of team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors.
• Establish and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.

Required

• 5 years of experience in a tax function.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting or a business-related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Skilled at developing productive internal working relationships within finance and cross-divisionally, as well as relationships with various taxing authorities, other airline tax personnel, lobbyists and consultants.
• Knowledge of federal and state income tax, and accounting for income taxes.
• Outstanding communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening) and presentation skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• A Master’s degree and a CPA.
• International tax experience

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable

Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off
   

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Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.