Sr Manager Income Taxes

Department:

Finance

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

As a Sr Manager Income Taxes, you’ll lead the Teams responsible for critical income tax compliance and accounting work while helping shape Southwest’s tax strategy and long-term financial success. You’ll guide federal and state income tax filings, quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740, VAT compliance and refund claims, and federal and state tax audits.

Partnering closely with Financial Accounting & Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investor Relations, Treasury, auditors, and Tax Leadership, you’ll evaluate complex transactions, emerging legislation, accounting changes, and business initiatives to identify risks and opportunities. You’ll also strengthen processes and technology, provide clear guidance across the Company, and develop a Team equipped to deliver accurate, timely results.

Through hands-on technical leadership, people development, and strategic influence, your work will support sound decision-making, effective compliance, and Southwest’s continued success.

Additional Details

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of ASC 740 as it pertains to accounting for income taxes, including SEC requirements and disclosures, the requirements of SOX section 404, the US corporate income tax code, Treasury regulations, IRS rulings, and key judicial decisions affecting the industry

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
• Skilled in organization and time management in order to perform multiple, complex, and concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions
• Skilled in written and verbal communication, including business writing
• Ability to apply multiple coaching strategies in order to tailor feedback to the unique style of individual Team Members
• Ability to challenge convention purposefully; advocate for new ideas and processes to increase efficiency, quality, and Customer satisfaction
• Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Ability to make time sensitive decisions to move work forward; take responsible risks to achieve goals
• Ability to act with courage and consistency when demonstrating Southwest values, even when it might be unpopular or inconvenient to do so

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or Finance

Experience

Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)

Fully functioning, broad knowledge in: Corporate Taxation

Accounting

Business Administration

Finance

Preferred: 6+ years of experience with multistate income tax compliance and ASC 740 tax provision work.

Preferred: Experience independently executing and reviewing technical tax work and communicating complex tax matters effectively.

Preferred: Experience prioritizing and balancing Team workloads while keeping multiple workstreams on track.

Preferred: Experience managing federal or state tax audits.

• Licensing/Certification
• Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Physical Abilities
• Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
• Other Qualifications
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information
• Must have the flexibility to work extended hours, including occasional weekends, and Company holidays
• Some travel may be required

Pay & Benefits

Competitive market salary from $168,650 - $187,400 per year* depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement. For eligible leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.