Senior Manager, State & Local Tax

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As a Senior Manager, State and Local Tax Compliance you will be a critical member of the team responsible for US state and local tax compliance. In this role, you will be supporting all compliance activities, including the timely filing of state and local tax returns, management of state notices and audit inquiries, tax technical research and analysis, monitoring tax legislation and state tax audit support, and aspects of state and local tax planning and reporting.

The Senior Manager will work closely across the entire tax reporting and compliance teams and with colleagues across finance, treasury and legal, and will play a key role in supporting the company’s state and local tax strategy.

• Provide assistance and support for all state tax income tax compliance activities including state income and franchise tax returns, determining estimated taxes and managing extension filings.
• Assist with state income and franchise tax audits and notices, in close collaboration with internal and external tax controversy teams.
• Gather required information and perform analytics and reconciliations for actual and projected state income tax provisions, including state UTPs, valuation allowances, return to provision reconciliations and cash taxes.
• Provide support for financial statement disclosures.
• Conduct research on state and local tax issues, providing guidance on tax implications for business decisions.
• Stay current on changes in state and local tax laws and regulations, and ensure the company remains compliant.
• Update and maintain SOX control documentation and aid with review and or testing of controls as required.
• Support company initiatives to minimize SALT liability and reduce audit risk, and work with our Tax Planning Team and outside advisors on state tax planning opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes including integration of acquired businesses.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; preferably with a Masters of Tax and/or CPA license.
• 8+ years of SALT tax provision and compliance experience working in a complex manufacturing environment or in the pharmaceutical industry, preferable with 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of SALT tax laws, regulations, proven experience managing complex SALT issues and audits, and preferable ASC 740 experience.
• Strong research, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a solid technology background, preferable with knowledge of SAP, One Source Provision (knowledge of Tax Stream is very beneficial), intelligent automation such as Alteryx, RPA, Power BI and Tableau.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

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Princeton - NJ - US: $132,260 - $160,268

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