State Income Tax Manager

• Manage and review the preparation of complex state income and franchise tax returns including consolidated combined and separate filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee the calculation review and reconciliation of multistate apportionment factors and ensure consistency with financial and legal reporting
• Supervise the preparation and timely payment of state estimated tax payments and extensions ensuring compliance with all jurisdictional requirements
• Lead the response to state income tax audits notices and controversies including coordination of data requests audit strategy and resolution efforts
• Manage and review the state income tax piece of the provision process in accordance with ASC 740 including deferred tax analysis and rate reconciliations
• Manage state tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position and manage risk
• Partner with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders (accounting finance legal) to address complex transactions restructurings and tax issues
• Mentor coach and provide technical training to staff-level team members fostering professional development and team performance
• Develop and implement processes and controls to improve the accuracy efficiency and documentation of state tax compliance and reporting
• Monitor and interpret state tax legislation judicial decisions and regulatory guidance to evaluate potential impacts on the company
• Maintain oversight of state tax records compliance calendars and audit documentation to ensure readiness for internal and external review
• Support special projects including M&A activity business expansions and system implementations from a state income tax perspective

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or a related field; CPA certification or Master's in Taxation preferred
• 6+ years of progressive experience in state and local income/franchise tax including significant experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm

• Deep understanding of multistate income and franchise tax laws concepts and compliance
• Extensive experience managing and reviewing the preparation of complex state income/franchise tax returns across diverse jurisdictions
• Proven proficiency with ASC 740 including the preparation and review of state tax provision components and deferred tax calculations
• Adept at tax research skillfully interpreting and applying state tax laws using CCH BNA and RIA and effectively communicating findings
• Demonstrated leadership with a track record of supervising and mentoring tax staff to foster professional growth
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for managing and interpreting large tax datasets
• Systems: CORPTax and Alteryx experience is a plus
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills thriving in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
• Flexibility to work additional hours during critical deadlines or high-volume periods as needed

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