State & Local Tax Manager
About The Position
Key Responsibilities:Sales & Use Tax Management Oversee multi-state sales & use tax compliance, including return preparation, filings, and remittances. Supervise the monthly reconciliation and review of sales tax liability accounts. Manage exemption certificate processes and taxability matrices. Lead periodic reviews of sales tax calculation accuracy within Avalara and P21. State Income & Franchise Taxes Assist with the preparation and filing of state income and franchise tax returns. Assist with apportionment calculations (sales, property, payroll factors). Assist with calculating state adjustments, modifications, and supporting schedules. Identify exposure areas and implement risk reduction strategies across jurisdictions. Systems Monitoring & Data Integrity Monitor Avalara workflows to ensure data accuracy, correct tax coding, and end to end compliance integrity. Evaluate P21 transaction data for proper tax calculation, sourcing, and reporting. Partner with IT and Operations to resolve tax data issues, improve system functionality, and drive automation.Nexus, Voluntary Disclosures & Risk Management Lead nexus studies across sales, income/franchise, and use tax categories. Evaluate exposure and recommend when voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) are appropriate. Manage VDA submissions and coordinate with states or outside advisors. Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting nexus and apportionment. Audit & Research Leadership Serve as primary contact for state and local audits. Prepare audit responses, support documentation requests, and manage timelines. Conduct technical research on state tax regulations, rulings, and statutory changes. Communicate complex tax findings to leadership in clear, actionable terms.
Requirements
- 5+ years of state and local tax experience, including multi-state compliance (both sales/use and income/franchise).
- Strong working knowledge of nexus rules, apportionment methodologies, and state filing requirements.
- Significant hands on experience with Avalara (configuration, workflow review, data troubleshooting).
- Experience with P21 or similar ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large data sets.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
- Ability to manage deadlines across multiple jurisdictions and projects.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred but not required—equivalent experience is highly valued.
- CPA or CMI-Sales Tax certificate preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multi-state sales & use tax compliance, including return preparation, filings, and remittances.
- Supervise the monthly reconciliation and review of sales tax liability accounts.
- Manage exemption certificate processes and taxability matrices.
- Lead periodic reviews of sales tax calculation accuracy within Avalara and P21.
- Assist with the preparation and filing of state income and franchise tax returns.
- Assist with apportionment calculations (sales, property, payroll factors).
- Assist with calculating state adjustments, modifications, and supporting schedules.
- Identify exposure areas and implement risk reduction strategies across jurisdictions.
- Monitor Avalara workflows to ensure data accuracy, correct tax coding, and end to end compliance integrity.
- Evaluate P21 transaction data for proper tax calculation, sourcing, and reporting.
- Partner with IT and Operations to resolve tax data issues, improve system functionality, and drive automation.
- Lead nexus studies across sales, income/franchise, and use tax categories.
- Evaluate exposure and recommend when voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) are appropriate.
- Manage VDA submissions and coordinate with states or outside advisors.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting nexus and apportionment.
- Serve as primary contact for state and local audits.
- Prepare audit responses, support documentation requests, and manage timelines.
- Conduct technical research on state tax regulations, rulings, and statutory changes.
- Communicate complex tax findings to leadership in clear, actionable terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
