Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay: $81,200(minimum) - $101,500(midpoint) - $121,800(maximum)
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Sr Tax Specialist, we have an exciting opportunity for you. This role reports into a leader on Woodward’s global tax team and focuses on preparing and reviewing federal, state, and local income tax returns, information forms, and supporting workpapers for tax compliance, provision, and planning processes.
We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical tax skills, works independently, and takes ownership of complex assignments. The role also contributes to process improvements and collaborates regularly with management to ensure alignment and progress.

• Leverage tax software and digital tools (Excel, Alteryx, PowerBI, etc.) to compile data, perform calculations, and prepare review-ready workpapers
• Prepare and review complex corporate income tax returns, estimated payments, and provision components
• Support tax planning and forecasting efforts, including preparation of tax forecasts for corporate accounting
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement identified efficiency enhancements
• Participate in cross-functional projects and support tax-related audits
• Research tax issues and assist in developing and implementing solutions
• Serve as a resource for all team members and contribute to knowledge sharing
• Apply understanding of business operations to assess tax implications and support internal stakeholders