Manager , State and Local Tax

We seek a seasoned Head of State & Local Tax professional to lead sales and use tax, city and local business, property, and state income tax functions. The role is accountable for end-to-end compliance, audit management, policy and procedure governance, and SALT strategic planning. This leader will design, implement, and continuously improve sales tax systems to drive automation, efficiency, and accuracy on a large scale.

This high-visibility position requires in-depth technical expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across a dynamic, multi-state jurisdictional enterprise.

• Oversee end-to-end sales and use tax operations, including new product offerings, configuration and governance of the Vertex sales tax system in a dynamic environment where product offerings and tax laws change frequently, and coordination of sales tax system updates and integration.
• Oversee tax compliance and internal controls: prepare and review sales/use, property, city, and state income/franchise tax returns to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee quarterly and yearly financial statement reporting, including managing ASC 450 and 740 tax reserve analysis.
• Manage audits and risk: lead state and local tax audits, balancing risk management with practical resolutions, and oversee effective internal controls.
• Lead the SALT strategy: develop and execute state and local tax strategies to ensure they are aligned with the company’s overall tax and business objectives.
• Develop people and processes: mentor the team, identify growth opportunities, and leverage technology to streamline compliance.

• 15+ years of progressive state and local tax experience (in-house and Big Four/Public) with heavy experience in sales tax, preferably in the high-tech software industry.
• Vertex subject matter expert with experience in configuration, governance, policy updates for new laws/products, exemption certificates, and systems updates/integrations.
• Proven track record of working in a fast-paced dynamic environment where product offerings, tax laws, and automation tools change frequently.
• Proven track record of automating systems and processes at scale.
• Deep knowledge of ASC 450 tax reserve analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated success in managing and negotiating sales tax audits and controversy resolution.
• Outstanding leadership and strong communication skills.
• Collaborative business partner who builds trust cross-functionally.

• Impact: shape the SALT function and advise senior leadership on decisions that directly affect the business.
• Growth: opportunity to lead a team, modernize processes, and stay at the forefront of evolving state and local tax policy.
• Culture: be part of a values-driven company that supports innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:
Bay Area California: $,500
Southern California: $,500