State Tax Manager

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a State Tax Manager for a global, multi-billion dollar diversified manufacturer in Canton, OH
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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, One Source) to drive process improvements and support executive‑level audit defense.

• 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, One Source, 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

• 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

• Standards:
  Deep expertise in ASC 740 and SEC reporting requirements
• Systems:
  Hands‑on proficiency with SAP and One Source (OTL/OTP)
• Analytics:
  Strong capability in using data visualization tools like Power BI for tax modeling

• Leadership:
  Ability to lead a team through the high‑pressure deadlines of tax season and audit cycles
• Communication:
  Exceptional ability to translate dense tax law into actionable business advice for non‑tax professionals
• Integrity:
  Unwavering commitment to ethics and operational excellence

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement