Tax and Compliance Manager

Align Communications•Iselin, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Team! Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love? At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart! We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices. Position Overview: The Tax & Compliance Manager will own and manage the firm’s multi-state tax and regulatory compliance function. This role serves as the organization’s internal subject matter expert on state tax, business entity compliance, and regulatory filing requirements across jurisdictions. This individual contributor role is responsible for ensuring the firm remains fully compliant with all state and municipal registration, licensing, and tax obligations. The Tax & Compliance Manager will work closely with the company’s registered agent, external advisors, accounting team, and auditors to manage registrations, filings, and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions in which the firm operates. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in state and local tax compliance, regulatory research, and multi-state filings, and has the ability to independently interpret complex regulatory requirements and implement compliant processes for the organization. This hybrid role reports to the Controller and will primarily work remotely, with 2 days per week onsite in our Iselin, NJ office. This is a full-time salaried position offering a base salary of $105,00 to $125,000 (commensurate with experience), comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training and performance-based bonuses. We are flexible on compensation based on the candidate's experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in corporate tax compliance, state and local tax (SALT), or regulatory compliance.
Core competencies should include:
Regulatory compliance management
Multi-state tax compliance
Broad state and local tax expertise (state income tax, sales and use tax, payroll tax, business entity taxes)
State licensing and registration requirements
Demonstrated experience managing state registrations, regulatory filings, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong ability to research and interpret state tax laws and regulatory requirements independently.
Experience supporting tax audits or regulatory audits.
Exceptional organization skills, process ownership, and attention to detail, with the ability to track compliance requirements across numerous jurisdictions.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with the following backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply:
Public accounting firms with experience in state and local tax (SALT) or tax compliance
Corporate tax departments with multi-state compliance responsibilities
Law firms or consulting firms specializing in tax or regulatory compliance
Experience with tax research platforms such as Bloomberg Tax or similar research tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ownership of Tax & Compliance Function
Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert for state tax and regulatory compliance.
Own and manage the firm’s tax and compliance framework across all jurisdictions where the company operates.
Establish and maintain processes to track state registrations, licensing requirements, filings, and tax obligations.
Ensure the organization remains compliant with evolving state and municipal regulatory requirements.
State Registrations, Licensing & Entity Compliance
Manage all state business registrations, licenses, permits, and entity filings.
Work directly with the firm’s registered agent to complete new state registrations and maintain existing filings.
Oversee and track annual reports, renewals, and compliance filings across jurisdictions.
Ensure compliance with state-specific taxes beyond sales tax, including business entity taxes and other regulatory obligations.
Multi-State Tax Comliance
Maintain oversight of the firm’s compliance with:
State income tax
Sales and use tax
Payroll tax obligations
Business entity and franchise taxes
Research and determine state-specific tax requirements for new business activities or jurisdictions.
Maintain documentation supporting the firm’s tax positions and compliance processes.
Regulatory Research & Compliance Monitoring
Conduct independent research to identify state and municipal regulatory requirements.
Monitor changes in tax laws and regulatory frameworks that may impact the firm.
Develop and maintain compliance documentation and regulatory tracking systems.
Audit Support
Support internal and external audits related to tax and regulatory compliance.
Prepare documentation and supporting schedules required during audits.
Provide research and documentation to support tax positions and compliance decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with accounting, finance, legal, and leadership teams to ensure tax and regulatory compliance.
Provide guidance on state compliance requirements related to operations, registrations, and tax obligations.
Assist with special projects related to expansion into new states, regulatory requirements, and operational compliance.