State and Local Income Tax Manager

Workday, Inc.•Pleasanton, CA

65d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team We are adaptive tax professionals who love what we do and continue to strive for operational excellence and value creation through automation and strategic yet compliant tax planning. Our team is excited to take on new challenges as we grow with the company, and the growing complexity of the global tax landscape. We are committed to working hard, having fun while maintaining a culture of work-life balance. About the Role You will support all aspects of our state and local income tax matters. This individual will also have opportunities to assist other aspects of the corporate tax function. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated and collaborative individual with relevant corporate tax experience and an eagerness to learn.

Requirements

6+ years of progressive state and local income/franchise tax experience, ideally including both Big 4 and corporate in-house exposure.
Working knowledge of ASC 740 implications to state matters.
Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex state tax audits.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Deep technical knowledge of multi-state income/franchise tax law, nexus, and apportionment.
Strong experience reviewing others' work (onshore/offshore) for technical accuracy and completeness.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with global partners.
Excellent Stakeholder Management and communication skills, with experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MS in Taxation are a plus.
Knowledge with OneSource Tax Provision strongly referred.

Responsibilities

Manage the full state and local income/franchise tax compliance process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of filings.
Serve as the primary state tax technical resource, providing detailed review, feedback, guidance, and mentorship to junior team.
Support the tax provision team on quarterly and annual state tax calculations (ASC 740), including provision-to-return true-ups and law change impacts.
Assist with state cash tax forecast (monthly), effective tax rate analysis, and uncertain tax position reviews.
Manage state and local income/franchise tax audits, state notices from start to resolution.
Assist developing and executing audit defense strategies to mitigate risk and achieve favorable outcomes.
Oversee the timely research and resolution of all state tax notices.
Partner with tax leadership to identify and implement state tax planning opportunities related to corporate structure, nexus, and apportionment.
Conduct complicated technical research on complex state tax issues and new legislation
Assist state income tax impact assessment to support business initiatives
Proactively evaluate existing compliance and provision processes; identify and lead initiatives for process improvement and automation.
Maintain SOX 404 compliance for the state tax function.
Prepare clear and concise technical memoranda for internal documentation and audit support.