State Tax--Manager

Overview

State Income Tax--Manager—Open Location role ation:
Anywhere in the country. EY focuses on building a better working world through diverse, globally connected teams.

Handling tax in a large, sophisticated organization requires more than technical tax knowledge. As a State Income Tax Manager, you will apply your expertise to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes for complex issues, with opportunities for mentorship and career progression.

The State Income Tax Manager will provide a variety of tax consulting, planning, and compliance services to a diverse range of clients across sectors. You will oversee state-level tax projects, including compliance and related research, and lead or direct a team in managing state tax compliance and advisory services for clients. Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing and executing state income tax compliance responsibilities.
• Monitoring and analyzing changes in state income tax laws and regulations and determining their impact to clients.
• Providing complex tax review, research, planning, and consulting services to diverse clients, including federal and state tax regulations.
• Leading or assisting with various tax planning, research, and special projects.
• Preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual state income tax provisions.
• Modeling state income tax benefits and consequences using Microsoft Excel, Power BI or Alteryx.
• Writing tax technical memos to articulate issues, conclusions, and analysis on state tax issues.
• Developing and mentoring staff to foster a collaborative team environment.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline and approximately six years of related work experience.
• A high level of proficiency in state income tax codes, regulations, and procedures.
• A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization.
• Technical writing and research experience in a tax context.
• Ability to analyze client data, provide technical guidance, and make recommendations to engagement teams.
• Ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects.
• Strong influencing skills and the confidence to question existing processes.
• Willingness to travel as needed and ability to work in a balanced hybrid environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• An achieved or partially achieved CPA qualification, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, or the ability to sit for or be a member of a state bar.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We offer a flexible environment with opportunities for growth within a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Our compensation and benefits package includes:

• Competitive base salary and Total Rewards package, with ranges that vary by geography and experience; example ranges are provided for transparency.
• Hybrid work model with expectations to work in person 40-60% of the time on client engagements.
• Flexible vacation policy and designated paid holidays, along with other leaves of absence to support well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. For California residents, additional information is available.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis. EY is committed to reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans. If you need assistance applying online or an accommodation during the application process, please contact EY’s Talent Shared Services Team.