Senior Tax Manager – State and Local

Publicis Groupe•New York, NY

About The Position

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s largest communications group. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients. We are seeking an experienced State & Local Tax (SALT) professional to own the day-to-day execution of our U.S. state income and franchise tax function. This role has primary responsibility for a multi-state compliance footprint (~200 returns), direct ownership of state audit activity, and ongoing identification and management of state tax exposures. The right candidate is hands-on, exercises strong judgment in what goes out the door during audits, and can operate with a high degree of independence. This position offers significant visibility and a clear path to full ownership of the SALT function.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in state & local tax; Big 4 or strong regional firm background strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing multi-state income/franchise tax returns
Direct experience managing state tax audits, including auditor-facing interaction and IDR response drafting
Ability to identify tax exposures during compliance and audit processes and develop a recommended response
Strong written communication skills — must be able to produce well-reasoned, polished written responses and memoranda
High degree of ownership mentality; comfortable operating with limited day-to-day oversight
Strong organizational and project management skills across a high-volume workload

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary internal owner of state income/franchise tax compliance across ~200 returns; coordinate data gathering and submission to outside advisors, manage the overall filing calendar, and conduct tiered reviews (detailed review on material returns; high-level review on smaller filings)
Oversee state estimated tax and extension calculations prepared by staff; review for accuracy and ensure timely submission
Manage apportionment, nexus tracking, and combined reporting considerations
Identify and flag exposures as they surface during the compliance process and escalate with a recommended path forward
Serve as the primary point of contact for state tax audits and notices, including direct interaction with state auditors
Gather, organize, and review information requested by auditors; exercise judgment on what is provided and how it is framed
Identify potential exposures and risk areas in real time as audit data is assembled
Draft and own IDR responses and other written submissions; coordinate with senior tax leadership on strategy and issue escalation
Track audit status, manage deadlines, and ensure timely, well-considered responses
Research and document state tax positions (apportionment, nexus, combined reporting, etc.)
Prepare clear, concise memoranda and technical support for key positions
Partner with the federal tax team to ensure alignment where relevant
Improve organization, documentation, and workflow across state compliance
Develop and maintain standardized workpapers and support files
Identify opportunities to reduce risk and increase efficiency
Work closely with federal tax, accounting, and finance teams
Support the state tax provision process
Assist with special projects as needed