Tax Manager - State and Local Tax

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As a Taxation Manager within the Tax Department, you will be responsible for providing tax consulting and compliance for federal and state and local tax matters, tax planning, accounting for income taxes, audit defense, and documentation of significant tax positions. The role reports directly to the Senior Director - Taxation.

What you will do

• Manage state tax examinations and notice responses, including tracking, research, drafting responses and communication with state tax authorities
• Assist with complex state compliance and consulting projects requiring analysis of federal and state law for a variety of entities
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax consequences including apportionment methodology, unitary filings, and nexus considerations
• Monitor federal and state tax law developments (legislative changes, administrative pronouncements, rulings, etc.), including modelling and communicating the impacts to the business
• Document significant tax positions, potential tax risks (including available mitigation options), and uncertain tax positions
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments across the businesses and service providers
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

What you will bring

What will set you apart

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

Base Salary Range

$108,800.00 - $153,650.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Job Posting End Date at 12 : 01 am on :

10-11-2025

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