Manager 3, State and Local Tax

Head Of State & Local Tax (SALT) Professional

We seek a seasoned Head of State & Local Tax (SALT) Professional to lead sales and use tax, city and local business, property, and state income tax functions. The role is accountable for end-to-end compliance, audit management, policy and procedure governance, and SALT strategic planning. This leader will design, implement, and continuously improve sales tax systems to drive automation, efficiency, and accuracy on a large scale. This high-visibility position requires in-depth technical expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across a dynamic, multi-state jurisdictional enterprise.

Responsibilities What You'll Do :

• Oversee end-to-end sales and use tax operations, including new product offerings, configuration and governance of the Vertex sales tax system in a dynamic environment where product offerings and tax laws change frequently, and coordination of sales tax system updates and integration.
• Oversee tax compliance and internal controls : Oversee the preparation and review of sales / use, property, city, and state income / franchise tax returns to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee quarterly and yearly financial statement reporting, including managing ASC 450 and 740 tax reserve analysis.
• Manage audits and risk : Lead state and local tax audits, balancing risk management with practical resolutions. Oversee effective internal controls.
• Lead the SALT strategy : Develop and execute state and local tax strategies to ensure they are aligned with the company's overall tax and business objectives.
• Develop people and processes : Mentor your team, identify growth opportunities, and leverage technology to streamline compliance.

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