US State & Local Tax Manager

US State & Local Tax Manager

The U.S. State and Local Tax Manager is responsible for managing the company's state and local income/franchise tax and sales and use tax functions. This role oversees compliance, provision support, audit management, research, planning, and process improvement across multiple jurisdictions. The position partners closely with accounting, finance, legal, procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, timely filings, strong internal controls, and effective management of state and local tax risk.

Key responsibilities include managing all aspects of state and local income/franchise tax compliance, overseeing state and local sales and use tax compliance, monitoring changes in state and local tax laws, supporting the annual tax provision process related to state income taxes, managing state and local tax audits, leading technical research on complex income tax and indirect tax matters, identifying and implementing opportunities to improve processes, partnering with cross-functional teams to review business changes, coordinating with external advisors and service providers, developing and maintaining state tax calendars, audit trackers, process documentation, and filing procedures, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting work papers related to state and local tax accounts, providing guidance and mentorship to staff or shared service resources supporting state and local tax activities, and assisting with tax planning initiatives and risk assessments.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field, CPA, MST, JD, or other relevant tax credential preferred, 6+ years of progressive tax experience, strong knowledge of multistate tax concepts, experience supporting state income tax provision calculations and related accounting requirements, demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, experience with tax research tools, ERP systems, and tax compliance software, strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Core competencies include technical expertise in state and local tax compliance, research, and planning, attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, strong judgment and risk awareness, ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence business partners, continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and controls, leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

This role is ideal for a tax professional who can balance technical depth with practical business partnership and who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.

About Bray International:
Founded in 1986 Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in more than 40 countries. As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, Bray has built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. Our fully integrated product line serves over 12 diverse industries, meeting the rigorous demands of the process sector with reliability and precision.

Driven by a long-standing commitment to excellence, Bray offers the stability of a trusted, privately owned organization that continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, Bray places people—our employees, customers, and partners—at the heart of everything we do. We pursue progress through continuous improvement, a family-like culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that shapes the future of flow control solutions.

Why Work for Us? At Bray International, you'll be part of a dynamic, family-owned company with over 30 years of engineering excellence. We are committed to delivering innovative flow control solutions, and we value the contributions of our employees. We offer competitive pay plans, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and a 401(k) with matching contributions, a healthy work environment, career growth opportunities for professional development, advancement, and ongoing training, and an exceptional company culture that supports innovation and the success of each employee.

Additional Information:
The workplace environment at Bray campus is a smoke-free environment. Bray International does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not invited to submit unsolicited candidates for this posting. Bray International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an…