State Tax Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced State & Local Tax professional to take ownership of complex multistate income and franchise tax matters. This position will play a key role across state tax compliance, ASC 740 provision work, audits and controversy, tax planning, and strategic business initiatives.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical SALT expertise while also identifying opportunities to improve processes, automate data workflows, and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the broader tax function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of multistate income and franchise tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely filings across applicable jurisdictions.
• Manage the state income tax provision process under ASC 740, including deferred tax calculations, state tax rate analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee state tax audits, examinations, and controversy matters, including responding to information requests and supporting the company's tax positions.
• Research and interpret state tax legislation, court decisions, administrative guidance, and changing apportionment rules to determine potential impact on the business.
• Identify and execute state tax planning and risk-management opportunities that reduce exposure and support the organization's broader tax objectives.
• Analyze complex multistate apportionment and state income/franchise tax issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the state tax implications of M&A transactions, restructurings, and other strategic business initiatives.
• Improve existing tax processes through automation, AI, and data-driven solutions, particularly around tax data collection, apportionment, compliance, modeling, and documentation.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities to analyze tax data, model scenarios, and resolve complex state tax matters.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, external advisers, and taxing authorities on state tax matters.
• Coach and develop tax team members, providing technical guidance and helping strengthen the team's overall SALT capabilities.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of State & Local Tax experience focused specifically on state income and franchise taxation.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience with multistate income and franchise tax return preparation and review.
• At least 6 years of experience with ASC 740 state income tax provision calculations and deferred tax analysis.
• Strong technical knowledge of multistate apportionment, state income/franchise tax laws, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience handling or supporting state tax audits and controversy matters.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret state tax laws, legislative developments, judicial decisions, and technical guidance.
• Advanced Excel and quantitative analysis skills.
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across tax, finance, accounting, and other business functions.
• Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical direction to other tax professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license or Master's degree in Taxation.
• Experience with corporate tax technology platforms such as CORPTax.
• Experience using Alteryx or similar ETL/data automation tools.
• Familiarity with applying AI and generative AI solutions to tax processes, including data extraction, modeling, risk analysis, and workflow automation.