State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager

Fanatics Inc. • New York, NY

1d • $135,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The SALT Manager manages day-to-day state and local tax operations within Tax Operations, with responsibility for compliance, income tax provision support, planning, and audit defense. The role ensures timely and accurate filings across jurisdictions, supports quarterly and annual financial reporting under ASC 740, manages audits and notices, and advises the business on state and local tax effects of transactions, operations, and legislative changes. The position partners closely with the Senior Director of Tax Operations on process, controls, and technology.

This is an in-person role based in Fanatics’ New York City office four days per week. The salary range is $135,000–$170,000 USD in base pay; it does not include short- or long-term incentive compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of progressive state and local tax experience in public accounting, a corporate tax department, or both.
• Working knowledge of multistate income/franchise tax and sales/use tax, including apportionment and nexus.
• Experience with ASC 740 and income tax provision concepts.
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement and tax automation.
• Demonstrated experience managing state audits and controversy.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in the New York City office four days per week.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, JD, LL.M. in Taxation, or MST.
• Big 4 or large accounting firm experience.
• Experience with tax provision and compliance software, such as OneSource.
• Experience with ERP systems, such as D365 or Oracle.
• Experience with tax system implementations.
• Prior people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of state and local income, franchise, gross receipts, sales and use, property, and other transaction tax returns prepared in-house or by outside providers.
• Manage the compliance calendar, extensions, estimated payments, and notices.
• Monitor nexus exposure, including economic nexus and P.L. 86-272 positions, and make registration and voluntary disclosure recommendations.
• Evaluate apportionment, sourcing, and combined or unitary filing positions.
• Track and implement federal changes and their state conformity or decoupling effects.
• Maintain tax workpapers and documentation supporting filing positions.
• Provide technical support on state and local tax issues to the tax team, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and business partners, including research and written analysis.
• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including state current and deferred taxes and the state rate.
• Prepare or review state tax account reconciliations, deferred tax inventories, and valuation allowance analyses.
• Assess uncertain tax positions under ASC 740-10 and maintain related reserves and documentation.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Financial Reporting, and external auditors on SALT-related disclosures and controls, including SOX where applicable.
• Identify and evaluate tax planning opportunities involving entity structure, apportionment, credits and incentives, and filing methodologies.
• Model state and local tax effects of M&A, restructurings, new product lines, and expansion into new jurisdictions.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments and communicate their business impact to leadership.
• Support evaluation and negotiation of state and local incentives.
• Manage state and local audits, notices, and inquiries from start to resolution.
• Prepare information responses, develop audit strategy, and negotiate with taxing authorities.
• Lead administrative appeals, voluntary disclosure agreements, and refund claims.
• Evaluate settlement options and escalate significant exposures to the Senior Director of Tax Operations.
• Standardize and document compliance, provision, and audit processes, with strong internal controls.
• Drive automation and data-quality improvements in tax data gathering, return preparation, and reporting.
• Support the Senior Director of Tax Operations on tax technology projects, system implementations, and vendor management.
• Track and report metrics on filing timeliness, notice resolution, audit status, and reserve positions.
• Manage and develop tax staff and oversee outside advisors and service providers.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Payroll, Procurement, and Operations on tax-impacting matters.
• Communicate SALT issues and status to the Senior Director of Tax Operations and other stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager