Overview:
Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the response to state income tax audits, notices, and controversies, including the coordination of data requests, audit strategy, and resolution efforts
* 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
* Manage and review the state income tax piece of the provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including deferred tax analysis, and rate reconciliations
* Monitor and interpret state tax legislation, judicial decisions, and regulatory guidance to evaluate potential impacts on the company
* Manage special projects, including M&A activity, business expansions, and system implementations, from a state income tax perspective
* 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
* 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
* Maintain oversight of state tax records, compliance calendars, and audit documentation to ensure readiness for internal and external review
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification or Master's in Taxation preferred
* 8+ years of progressive experience in state and local income/franchise tax, including significant experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm
* Significant experience managing state income tax audits, including appeals and settlements
* Leveraged deep expertise in multistate income/franchise tax laws to ensure compliance and optimize strategies across diverse jurisdictions.
* Systems: Alteryx experience is a plus, CORPTax is preferred
* Directed the preparation and review of 100+ complex state income/franchise tax returns annually, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.
* Applied comprehensive ASC 740 knowledge to prepare and review state tax provision components and deferred tax calculations, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
* Mentored and led teams of 3-5 tax professionals, enhancing their skills and improving team productivity.
* Utilized advanced Excel functions to analyze and manage multi-gigabyte tax datasets, improving data accuracy
* Successfully managed multiple concurrent tax projects, consistently meeting deadlines even during high-volume periods.
* Communicated complex tax concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person on-site interview.
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