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