Senior Finance Manager

K2 Services•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$150,000•Remote

About The Position

Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best. Summary: We are seeking a Senior Manager, State and Local Taxes to oversee U.S. multistate tax compliance, planning, and tax matters. The successful candidate will serve as a key advisor on SALT matters and partner closely with Finance, Legal, and business unit leaders to minimize tax risk and identify planning opportunities across state and local jurisdictions. This role will report to the SVP Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMI, or MST a must
5+ years of progressive experience in state and local tax, with a mix of public accounting and/or corporate industry experience
Strong technical knowledge of multistate income/franchise tax, sales and use tax, and related compliance and planning matters
Experience managing state tax audits and informing requests
Strong analytical, research, and communication skills
Proficiency with tax compliance software and ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, CorpTax, SAP, Avalara or similar)
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively across distributed teams

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of state and local income/franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, property, and other applicable state and local tax returns
Manage state and local tax compliance calendar, ensuring accuracy and adherence to filing deadlines across all applicable jurisdictions
Develop and implement SALT planning strategies to optimize the company's overall state tax position, including nexus studies, apportionment analysis, and credits/incentives identification
Monitor state and local legislative and regulatory developments, assess their impact on the business, and communicate implications to leadership
Manage state and local tax audits, including responding to information requests and resolving disputes
Oversee nexus determinations and taxability analyses for new products, services, and business expansion activities
Partner with business units on new initiatives, acquisitions, and restructurings to proactively address SALT implications
Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and technology solutions to increase efficiency of SALT compliance and reporting processes
Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and outside counsel as needed
Prepare and present SALT risk assessments, forecasts, and technical memoranda