State Tax Manager

Cooperidge Consulting Firm•Canton, OH

About The Position

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a State Tax Manager for a global, multi-billion dollar diversified manufacturer in Canton, OH . Reporting directly to the U.S. Senior Manager of Tax Operations, this role serves as the primary authority on U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT) for a complex organization with numerous entities and global sites. You will lead a comprehensive compliance function—including income, franchise, sales/use, and property taxes—while overseeing outsourced shared services and third-party providers. This is a high-visibility, "fast-track" opportunity within a Fortune 500 environment, designed for a tax professional who can leverage advanced technology (SAP, OneSource) to drive process improvements and support executive-level audit defense.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is REQUIRED (Master’s in Tax or Accounting is a significant plus).
CPA certification is highly preferred.
Minimum of 10+ years of corporate tax experience , with a heavy emphasis on U.S. state and local taxation.
Proven experience managing others, including internal staff or external vendors.
Deep expertise in ASC 740 and SEC reporting requirements.
Hands-on proficiency with SAP and OneSource (OTL/OTP).
Strong capability in using data visualization tools like Power BI for tax modeling.
Ability to lead a team through the high-pressure deadlines of tax season and audit cycles.
Exceptional ability to translate dense tax law into actionable business advice for non-tax professionals.
Unwavering commitment to ethics and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Tax or Accounting is a significant plus.
CPA certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Multi-State Compliance: Lead all U.S. state and local tax compliance across income/franchise (including OH CAT), sales & use, and property taxes.
ASC 740 Oversight: Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual state income tax provisions, including effective tax rate (ETR) calculations and deferred tax balances.
Audit Defense: Act as the lead for state tax audits; coordinate documentation requests, manage responses, and communicate technical positions to the VP of Tax and senior leadership.
Financial Accruals: Prepare and review state tax-related accruals; analyze accounts, prepare journal entries, and ensure reporting accuracy within financial statements.
Tax Technology Integration: Utilize SAP, OneSource, and Power BI to automate reporting, streamline compliance workflows, and strengthen internal controls.
Strategic Planning: Partner with leadership on tax-efficient structuring, risk identification, and operational changes to optimize the company's state tax profile.
Vendor Management: Direct and review the work of outsourced shared service centers and third-party tax providers to ensure jurisdictional compliance.
Technical Research: Author practical, clear guidance on complex multi-state tax issues for both tax and non-tax stakeholders across the organization.