Tax Compliance Manager (US State & Local)

Join our team as a Tax Compliance Manager, where you will oversee state direct tax compliance processes, manage day-to-day operations, and lead state tax audits. You will ensure timely and accurate compliance with state tax requirements, monitor tax legislative events, and contribute to a high-performing tax team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in U.S. state and local tax laws, excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow in their career.

• Oversee and manage State Direct Tax Compliance processes, including income tax compliance, projections, and audit defense.
• Coordinate with outside service providers on the preparation of state tax returns and filings, and ensure compliance with tax laws and U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Monitor tax legislative events and provide management with ongoing income tax guidance and support, while continually improving direct tax compliance processes.

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
• INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations
• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in U.S. state and local tax laws and regulations; U.S. GAAP tax accounting; tax policy and procedures; and tax compliance and audit defense processes
• BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business and finance beyond the tax scope. Relevant state direct tax experience
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company
• Advanced degree in accounting or taxation preferred
• Minimum 5-7+ years of state tax experience including compliance review and audit defense
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and communicate to non-tax individuals
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and online tax research tools (CCH, BNA, and/or RIA)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to accurately, completely, and timely meet project deadlines
• Desire to grow and take on a leadership role with strong intellectual curiosity
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Experience performing tax work in a large public accounting firm or large publicly traded multinational corporation
• Experience in U.S. Federal and tax accounting (ASC 740)