Senior Finance Manager - State & Local Taxes

Opensity Solutions

$135K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMI, or MST is mandatory.
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT), including U.S. Sales & Use Tax.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of public accounting experience in a SALT practice is required.
  • Strong technical knowledge in multistate income/franchise tax and related compliance matters.
  • Experience managing state tax audits and responding to inquiries is essential.
  • Strong analytical, research, and communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in tax compliance software and ERP systems like OneSource, SAP, or Avalara.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation and filing of various state and local tax returns.
  • Manage tax compliance timelines, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
  • Develop strategies to optimize state tax positions, including nexus studies and apportionment analysis.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assessing business impacts and communicating them to leadership.
  • Manage state tax audits and resolve disputes effectively.
  • Oversee taxability assessments for new products and business expansions.
  • Collaborate with business units on initiatives and acquisitions to address SALT implications.
  • Identify process improvements and implement technology solutions for efficiency.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Remote-first work flexibility.
  • Support for professional development and continuing education.
  • Inclusive and collaborative team culture.
Full Job Description
Job type: Permanent/Full time

Location: Remote- United States

Compensation: USD 135k- 170k/annum

Must be eligible to work in the US without any visa restrictions

Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Manager, State and Local Taxes to oversee U.S. multistate tax compliance, planning, and tax matters. The successful candidate will serve as a key advisor on SALT matters and partner closely with Finance, Legal, and business unit leaders to minimize tax risk and identify planning opportunities across state and local jurisdictions. This role will report to the SVP Finance.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of state and local income/franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, property, and other applicable state and local tax returns.
• Manage state and local tax compliance calendar, ensuring accuracy and adherence to filing deadlines across all applicable jurisdictions
• Develop and implement SALT planning strategies to optimize the company's overall state tax position, including nexus studies, apportionment analysis, and credits/incentives identification
• Monitor state and local legislative and regulatory developments, assess their impact on the business, and communicate implications to leadership
• Manage state and local tax audits, including responding to information requests and resolving disputes
• Oversee nexus determinations and taxability analyses for new products, services, and business expansion activities
• Partner with business units on new initiatives, acquisitions, and restructurings to proactively address SALT implications
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and technology solutions to increase efficiency of SALT compliance and reporting processes
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and outside counsel as needed
• Prepare and present SALT risk assessments, forecasts, and technical memoranda

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMI, or MST is a must.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT), including U.S. Sales & Use Tax experience. Minimum 3-5 years of experience working within a public accounting SALT practice required
• Strong technical knowledge of multistate income/franchise tax, sales and use tax, and related compliance and planning matters
• Experience managing state tax audits and informing requests
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills
• Proficiency with tax compliance software and ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, CorpTax, SAP, Avalara or similar)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively across distributed teams

What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Remote-first flexibility
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture

All eligible employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Opensity is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and the work we do for our clients.

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