Senior Tax Manager – State and Local
Core
Own day-to-day execution of U.S. state income and franchise tax compliance for a multi-state footprint (~200 returns), including audit management and exposure identification.
Role type
Senior IC state and local tax manager
Builds
State tax filings, audit responses, and compliance documentation
Domain
Tax (State & Local)
Required skills
State income/franchise tax compliance, multi-state return preparation, audit management, nexus tracking, apportionment, combined reporting, tax exposure identification, technical memorandum writing, project management
Preferred skills
Big 4 or strong regional firm background, senior tax leadership coordination
Technologies
Tax software, audit management tools
Responsibilities
Manage state filing calendar and coordinate data submission to outside advisors; oversee estimated tax calculations and review for accuracy; manage apportionment, nexus tracking, and combined reporting; serve as primary point of contact for state tax audits and notices; draft IDR responses and coordinate audit strategy; research and document state tax positions; improve compliance workflows and maintain standardized workpapers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC