Manager State and Local Tax Indirect Taxes

Emerson•St Louis, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, State and Local Tax – Indirect Taxes oversees sales/use and property tax administration for multiple businesses and contributes to Emerson’s state and local tax strategy. The role leads compliance activities, improves processes, supports strong governance and risk management, and collaborates with teams across the organization. The position is based in St. Louis, Missouri, or Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and is identified as hybrid. The manager leads sales/use and property tax compliance, audit work, legal research, and consultation for operating business units. The role also supports tax savings initiatives, data transformation and process automation, acquisition and divestiture due diligence, employee training, and Oracle and Vertex system testing. The manager provides leadership and career guidance to staff.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
6–8 years of experience in the state and local tax department of a multi-state company or a major accounting firm.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Tax.
CPA or CMI.

Responsibilities

Review and lead state and local sales/use tax return compliance for multiple businesses, ensuring timely and accurate filing.
Plan and coordinate personal property tax return filings for plant facilities and sales offices in assigned states.
Ensure timely payment of real and personal property taxes.
Handle and oversee sales/use and property tax audits, working with division personnel and taxing authorities to achieve the lowest tax liability permissible.
Research, protest, and appeal the Company’s position before administrative and judicial authorities as needed.
Provide legal research, consultation, and opinions on sales/use and property tax issues to operating business units.
Monitor pending industry changes, trends, and best practices; assess their potential impact on organizational processes and communicate relevant changes to leadership groups.
Serve as Tax Department liaison to outside consultants engaged to identify sales/use and property tax savings opportunities.
Provide direction and support to the tax team in transforming data and automating sales/use and property tax compliance processes.
Assist with due diligence for prospective acquisition targets and divestitures.
Prepare and provide sales tax training presentations for operating personnel.
Lead coordination of system testing related to Oracle and Vertex patches, enhancements, and upgrades.
Provide leadership and career guidance to develop and motivate staff.