Manager, State

2 weeks ago

Canton, OH, United States KnowHireMatch Full time

Manager – U.S. State & Local Tax
Location: North Canton, OH 44720
Reports To: Sr. Manager, Tax Operations

Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned State Tax Manager to own all U.S. state and local tax responsibilities for our growing multinational. You will lead compliance, provision, audit defense, and planning across income, franchise, sales & use, property, and real estate taxes—partnering with shared-services teams and third-party advisors to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strategic optimization.

Key Responsibilities

State Tax Compliance & Payments

  • Oversee preparation and filing of all state income (including Ohio CAT), franchise, sales & use, property, and real estate tax returns
  • Manage outsourcing relationships (Bangalore shared services and external firms), assign workstreams, set timetables, and review deliverables
  • Monitor tax credits, incentives, and attributes; respond to state inquiries

Quarterly & Annual Tax Provisions

  • Lead ASC 740 state income tax provisions, estimating effective state tax rates and deferred tax balances
  • Coordinate with U.S. tax team members to integrate state provision data into global reporting

Accruals & Journal Entries

  • Prepare and review state tax accruals for property, franchise, and sales & use taxes
  • Analyze tax account balances, reconcile reporting, and post journal entries to the general ledger

Audit & Controversy Management

  • Coordinate state tax audits and inquiries—manage document requests, communication, and audit calendars
  • Develop defense strategies, summarize findings, and present status updates to executive leadership

Tax Planning & Process Improvement

  • Identify and execute state tax planning opportunities to minimize liabilities and cash impact
  • Collaborate on business structuring to optimize state tax outcomes
  • Enhance compliance workflows and controls through tax technology (SAP, OneSource, Power BI)

Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering technical growth and adherence to best practices
  • Communicate complex tax concepts clearly to cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements

Qualifications
  • Education & Experience:
    • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance + ≥10 years of corporate tax (or public accounting) experience
    • Or Master’s/MBA in Tax, Accounting, Finance + ≥8 years of corporate tax experience
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Deep knowledge of U.S. state income, franchise, sales & use, and property tax rules
    • Hands-on experience with ASC 740 state provisions and SEC reporting requirements
    • Proficiency with SAP and ONESOURCE tax software
  • Skills & Attributes:
    • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities
    • Focus on process improvement, internal controls, and data accuracy
    • Excellent communicator with proven relationship-building skills
    • Leadership aptitude with mentoring experience
  • Certifications: CPA or MST preferred
  • Travel: Occasional (< 5%) business travel

Benefits

Why Join Us?
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical (including fertility), dental, vision, pet insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, and more
  • Retirement: 401(k) with up to 4.5% company match, immediately 100% vested
  • On-site Amenities: Cafeteria, gym, health clinic, walking paths, ergonomic workspaces
  • Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, generous vacation, paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks)
  • Professional Growth: Educational reimbursement, 24/7 access to online development resources, certification support

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion for all.

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