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State Income Tax Project Manager

Chicago, Illinois Job ID JR2025456971 Category Finance Post Date May. 28, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company’s Tax Department is currently seeking a State income Tax Project Manager to join its team in Chicago, Illinois. You will collaborate with teammates in a hybrid work environment to support and lead the state and local income tax function. This role is  suited for a mid-level tax professional with a strong corporate state income tax knowledge base and familiarity with United States (US) federal tax concepts.

This role will report to senior management residing in Chicago and will have frequent interaction with other teams, including the tax teams located at Boeing’s offices in Saint Louis, Missouri and Seattle, Washington. It will also entail teaming with other business partners across the Boeing organization as well as outside consultants. 

The candidate is expected to have a strong tax technical background and foundation in corporate state income taxes. The candidate must be highly motivated with a demonstrated understanding of state tax law, the ability to manage multiple projects at one time and a willingness to learn new areas of tax as needed. Strong analytical, research and communication skills are required.

The tax project manager will be responsible for the following activities:

  • Lead the quarterly and annual state income tax provisions and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting per Accounting Standards Codification 740 (ASC 740)

  • Manage state income tax audits

  • Analyze implications of state tax legislation and develop tax strategies for implementation. Support advocacy efforts, including analysis of various credit and incentive opportunities

  • Manage the state income tax compliance process, which includes preparation and/or review of state apportionment, annual filings, quarterly estimates and extensions, and state cash forecasting

  • Manage tax consultants where necessary to provide technical and compliance advice

  • Integrate new technologies to improve existing processes

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business or a related field

  • 5+ years of experience working corporate income tax

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Possess an accounting degree, or certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or a higher education certificate in accounting from an accredited 4 year school

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with recent Big 4 public accounting experience

  • Project Management Experience

  • Ability to learn new areas and take on new responsibilities

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

  • Ability to approach projects in a proactive manner and to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Excellent communication skills in all aspects (written, verbal, etc.)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $113,050 - $152,950


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 06, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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