Manager State and Local Tax Indirect Taxes
About The Position
Emerson is hiring a Manager, State and Local Tax – Indirect Taxes to lead sales/use and property tax compliance activities and help shape the company’s state and local tax strategy. The role oversees tax administration for multiple businesses, drives process improvements, and partners across the organization to support accurate compliance, strong governance, and risk management. The position is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, or St. Louis, Missouri, and has a direct report. The manager oversees sales/use and property tax returns, payments, audits, research, and appeals; advises operating business units on tax issues; monitors industry changes; supports savings initiatives with outside consultants; and leads tax process automation and system testing. The position also contributes to acquisition and divestiture due diligence, provides sales tax training, and leads staff development.
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 tax 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 affected leadership groups.
- Serve as the Tax Department liaison to outside consultants engaged to identify sales/use and property tax savings opportunities.
- Direct and support the tax team in transforming data and automating sales/use and property tax compliance processes.
- Assist with due diligence for prospective acquisitions and divestitures.
- Prepare and deliver 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition programs
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation leave
- Holiday leave
- Flexible, competitive benefits plans addressing physical, mental, financial, and social needs
- Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities for career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
