Amentum is a fortune 500 company and a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions. Amentum and its subsidiaries conduct business in over 80 countries frequently as a contractor or subcontractor for various United States Governmental agencies such as the Department of Defense, , Depart of State and USAID etc.  The company’s tax obligations in each country often hinge on the applicability of bilateral agreements between the U.S. and the host nation.

Reporting to the Tax Director, Tax Assistant Manager will be responsible for compliance with all applicable tax laws in the assigned countries in the middle-east, Asia- pacific and LATAM regions. Responsibilities include maintaining up-to-date documentation of Amentum's compliance efforts, coordinating with external foreign tax consultants, and supervising foreign tax audits. It is essential to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of our industry specific VAT issues, Supply chain models, Intercompany agreements and tax reporting.

Principle Accountabilities

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for monthly/Quarterly and Annual Tax compliance for LATM, Africa, Middle & Far East and Asia-Pacific regions
• Responsible for providing Program and Finance Managers guidance and assistance with tax compliance efforts including, but not limited to GST/VAT, transfer pricing, withholding tax requirements for each country in the assigned region.
• Responsible for preparation and review of tax filings or other compliance requirements, as needed. 
• Maintains and manages a tax calendar by country to ensure the timely filing and paying of taxes.
• Manages outside foreign tax consultants for each country in the assigned region.
• Reviews and keep up to date on all applicable bi-lateral agreements.
• Interprets the applicability of various bi-lateral agreements as to the tax liability of the company in the host country.
• Verifies where the company must be registered and assists in maintaining such registrations.
• Verifies all tax return requirements including the need for any audited financial statements that must accompany the returns.
• Oversees and manage foreign tax audits.
• Oversees the reconciliation of tax accounts. 
• Prepares technical white papers and executive briefings as necessary.

OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• May supervise staff when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Title of Direct Report(s): Senior Tax Accountant

Title of Supervisor: Director, International Tax Compliance

Internal/External Contacts

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong tax technical skills and familiarity with Global, VAT and income tax compliance framework
• Ability to apply prior experience to identify and analyze issues and offer appropriate solutions that advance department goals and objectives.
• Strong ability to analyze data provided by accounting and finance teams, and strong ability to develop and execute compliance testing and remediation plans.
• Excellent decision making, problem solving, communication, and managerial skills.
• Proficiency in tax and accounting relational databases and Microsoft applications.
• Robust knowledge of Excel, logic-based tools, Specific system knowledge in HFM, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Costpoint), Workday and OnPoint is preferred.
• Excellent research and technical writing skills.
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OnPoint.
• Self-Driven, Ability to work with cross-functional teams in various time-zones.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Tax or Accounting required; CA/CPA preferred.
• Post completion of CA/ CPA Six (6) or more years experience in tax or accounting; or 4 years of related experience with a master’s degree. 
• Minimum of 4 years experience in Big 4 or multinational corporate tax department.
• Previous experience in international tax preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Work is in normal office environment.

Travel

Domestic or International travel may be required occasionally.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.