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The State Income Tax Manager (Provision & Compliance) will own state income tax accounting under ASC 740 and manage state income and franchise tax compliance for a large, publicly traded multinational company with a complex multi-state footprint. This role partners closely with federal tax, global provision, finance, and external service providers to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and audit-ready documentation.
Job Responsibility:
Own, prepare, and review state income tax provision workpapers in accordance with ASC 740, including current and deferred state taxes
Analyze state apportionment factors, state effective tax rate drivers, and state deferred tax positions
Coordinate with external providers to prepare and review state income and franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments
Support quarterly and annual tax provision close processes, including state return-to-provision true-ups
Identify, document, and support state uncertain tax positions in coordination with the global provision team
Maintain and manage state NOL and other tax attribute carryforward schedules
Prepare and support valuation allowance analyses for state deferred tax assets
Support state income tax audits, including IDR preparation and audit responses
Assist with state tax considerations related to M&A activity, entity restructuring, and tax footprint changes
Partner with tax planning, legal, and external advisors on state tax planning initiatives
Maintain strong SOX 404 documentation and internal controls related to state income taxes
Oversee legal entity state filings, including secretary of state annual reporting
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field
CPA and/or MST preferred
Demonstrated state income tax experience, including ownership of ASC 740 state tax accounting in a public accounting and/or large public company environment
Strong technical knowledge of state apportionment, nexus, and income/franchise tax concepts across multiple jurisdictions
Experience managing co-sourced state income tax compliance processes and working with external service providers
Proven ability to analyze complex state tax issues and translate technical conclusions into clear, well-documented workpapers
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive, complex projects and collaborate cross-functionally within the Tax and Finance organizations
Demonstrated ownership mindset over end-to-end state tax provision and compliance processes
Nice to have:
Experience supporting state tax audits and controversy matters
Exposure to M&A or large-scale entity restructuring
Prior Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience