Senior Manager of State Tax

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 Corporate Tax Team is looking for a Senior Manager of State Tax out of Chicago, Illinois to oversee the State and Local Income Tax function for the Corporate Tax organization.

This Senior Manager position is responsible for managing state income tax items including tax planning, audits, provision, compliance and analyzing the state impacts of evolving federal tax laws and regulations.  The position is also responsible for the corporate tax impacts of employee benefits.  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 St. Louis and Seattle as well as other functional leadership.

A successful candidate will have a solid corporate tax background and relevant experience in state income tax matters.  The candidate must be highly motivated with a demonstrated understanding of tax law and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.  Strong analytical, research and communication skills are required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages all tax planning, audits, provision and compliance for state income tax

• Perform tax research on complex state issues and analyze state impacts of federal legislation

• Support state legislative initiatives and advocacy efforts

• Manage corporate tax impacts of the Company’s employee benefit programs 

• Team with business personnel, other functional leadership and outside consultants

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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

• 10+ years of experience in corporate income tax compliance and tax accounting

• Experience working with multiple internal or external stakeholders (i.e. business partner, customer, Finance, suppliers) in planning and executing projects or transactions

• Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Juris Doctorate

• 3+ years of experience leading and driving financial strategies and processes

• 5+ years working with multiple internal or external stakeholders (i.e. business partner, customer, Finance, suppliers) in planning and executing projects or transactions

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 & 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: $154,700 - $216,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 14, 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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.