State Tax ManagerWe are seeking a State Tax Manager with deep expertise in state income tax and sales & use tax, plus hands-on experience with Avalara and CertCapture, to join our tax leadership team. In this role, you will lead state and local tax compliance, planning, and audit defense across multiple jurisdictions, leveraging Avalara's tax automation tools to drive accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.You'll partner with internal teams and external advisors to ensure compliance, optimize our tax position, and reduce risk through strategic tax planning, process improvements, and technology enablement.Responsibilities of the State Tax Manager position include, but are not limited to:Manage and review state income/franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated paymentsOversee quarterly and annual state income tax provisions, including deferred tax analysis (ASC 740)Perform apportionment calculations, review workpapers, and ensure accuracy of multi-state filingsMonitor legislative changes and assess the impact on the businessOversee monthly, quarterly, and annual sales & use tax compliance across all applicable statesManage tax configuration, rates, and product/service taxability in AvalaraMonitor and maintain nexus determinations, including economic nexus thresholdsMaintain and validate exemption certificates using Avalara CertCapture, ensuring compliance with state requirementsPartner with IT, operations, and sales to ensure smooth Avalara integrations with ERP and other systemsServe as the primary contact for state tax audits (income and sales & use)Prepare responses, coordinate data collection, and manage resolution strategiesProactively identify and mitigate potential areas of exposurePartner with finance, legal, operations, and IT to ensure tax compliance and accuracy in business processesProvide state tax guidance on transactions, contracts, and business expansionsSupport M&A due diligence, integration, and post-transaction complianceImplement process efficiencies and best practices for compliance, reporting, and reconciliationUtilize Avalara and other tax technology tools for automation, accuracy, and analyticsMaintain compliance dashboards and calendars to track deadlines and deliverablesQualifications of the State Tax Manager position include, but are not limited to:Required:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field6+ years of progressive state tax experience, including both state income tax and sales & use taxHands-on experience with Avalara tax automation and CertCapture for exemption certificate managementStrong understanding of multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, nexus rules, and apportionment methodologiesProven experience managing audits to resolutionAdvanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, conditional formatting, large data handling)Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skillsPreferred:CPA, JD, or MSTPublic accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm) plus corporate in-house experienceExperience with OneSource or CorptaxFamiliarity with ERP systems and tax data extraction/reporting toolsMinimum Required Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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