State Tax Manager

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a State Tax Manager for a global, multi-billion dollar diversified manufacturer in ** Canton, OH **.

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, OneSource) to drive process improvements and support executive-level audit defense.

Job Responsibilities

• 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, OneSource, 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.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 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.

Technical Proficiencies

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

Soft Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• 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