Job Description

　　What's a career like at BAE Systems? Remarkable. This position reports into the Finance Shared Services (FSS) Payroll Director. The position manages all activities related to the Payroll tax team, including coordinating with 3rd party vendors to prepare Federal, State, and local tax withholding deposits. This position will manage a team of 4 individuals, which comprise the payroll tax team. There are 12 legal entities with over 500 tax profiles.

　　The position will manage the payroll tax team responsible for auditing, identifying, and resolving tax variances. This position will oversee the payroll account reconciliations and coordinate year-end activities, including employee communications regarding year-end, special processing and managing the non-monopolistic workers compensation payments.

　　This position will support the collection and reporting of key Payroll/Tax metrics and support any payroll audits as they arise. Coordinates with the payroll team on stock and other special processing needs.

　　The role will support tax administration including the management of tax notices. The role will coordinate with 3rd party vendors to conduct year-end payroll processing including W-2 and W-2C processing. The role will coordinate with 3rd party vendors to support and process garnishments payments, as well as support and process relocation earnings. Finally, the role is responsible for supporting complex payroll projects (e.g. integrations, reorganizations), and supporting technical upgrades as required.

　　Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Manages and Coordinates with 3rd party vendors to prepare Federal, State, and local tax withholdings. Audits, identifies, and resolves tax variances. Reviews funding for tax liability payments and payroll. Managers overall payroll tax administration for 35,000 employees.Coordinates with 3rd party vendors to conduct year-end payroll processes including W-2 and W-2C preparations.Reviews and approves monthly billing to sectors and intercompany settlement statements Completes/reviews the registration of new company FEIN requirements with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Responsible for assisting the team investigate resolution of tax notices from federal, state, and local agencies.Supports complex payroll projects and special projects required within the Payroll department, including any support of integrations or reorganizations related to payroll tax.Supports compliance or audit requests as required, both at the state or federal levels as well as with government compliance (DCAA). Performs any control self-assessments to ensure controls are regularly tested and in place for the processes, and are compliant with governmental and internal rules.Performs other related duties, as required.

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　　Required Education, Experience, & Skills

　　BS Degree with 8+ years of professional experienceExperience in payroll required, including payroll accounting and payroll tax for large corporationsExperience and familiarity enterprise-wide payroll softwareExperience with Microsoft Office requiredStrong managerial and coaching skillsStrong process and systems skillsAble to articulate complex subject matter effectivelyAble to anticipate problems and respond accordinglyExcellent entrepreneurial skills and ability to work independentlyExcellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organization and follow-through skillsExperience interfacing with 3rd party vendors or providers

　　Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

　　Demonstrated experience performing accounting services as a defense/government contractor in a regulated and compliant organization, specifically DCAA, is strongly preferredMore than 8+ years' experienceExperience with payroll tax in a multi-state, multi-jurisdiction environmentExperience processing payroll and payroll tax across multiple legal entitiesExperience with implementations of payroll services and or payroll process changesExperience with PeopleSoft Payroll/Oracle PayrollPayroll certifications (including FPC or CPP) preferredExperience in a shared service preferred

　　Pay Information

　　Full-Time Salary Range: $89,820 - $152,730

　　Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

　　Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

　　About BAE Systems, Inc.

　　BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

　　At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.