State Tax Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review complex state income and franchise tax returns for partnership and corporate entities, including extensions and estimated payments.
• Prepare supporting work papers for state tax returns, including state tax adjustments, apportionment work papers, and related research.
• Manage sales and use tax compliance, including preparing use tax calculations and tax returns.
• Prepare and review miscellaneous tax filings such as annual reports, business registrations, gross receipts tax returns, and property tax returns.
• Maintain multi‑tax filing and tax provision calendars; monitor deliverables and due dates.
• Assist with quarterly FIN 48 calculations and documentation, and other state provision items.
• Assist with state tax rate calculation and ASC 740 memoranda.
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including consolidated SEC public company requirements and local statutory requirements.
• Assist with tax notices and audits.
• Assist with special tax projects as needed.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate tax.
• Detail oriented and highly analytical.
• Strong understanding of state tax concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent research and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and SAP.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or tax.
• CPA preferred.
• Master’s degree in Taxation preferred.
• Proficiency in Corptax a plus.

• Hybrid working model with reasonable accommodations.
• Generous holiday policies.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement, and more.
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services.
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace (mindfulness app).
• Corporate membership to Class Pass and other health and well‑being benefits.
• Unique employee events and programs, including a 14er challenge.
• Complimentary beverages and snacks, including employee Happy Hours.
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity based on company performance.

The base salary range for this position is $115,000-$145,000. This range is estimated for this role and actual pay may vary. The position will be open through June 30, 2026.

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.