American Electric Power

Tax Manager Senior - State & Local Income Taxes

American Electric Power • $136K — $177K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Eight years of experience in State Income Tax Planning, Controversy, and Compliance.
  • Three years of direct supervisory experience.
  • Professional Certification (CPA/JD) preferred.
  • Graduate Business Degree, MBA, or Law Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical consulting to minimize state and local income tax liability.
  • Manage state income tax compliance, including return preparation and payment processing.
  • Drive tax audits and consult on preparation of assessment appeals with legal counsel.
  • Analyze new legislation affecting state and local income taxes and model its impacts.
  • Prepare tax analysis to support forecasting and planning processes.
  • Lead continuous process improvement initiatives within the tax function.
  • Manage and develop tax staff, overseeing outside consultants.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Match
  • AEP Pension
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Annual Bonus
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
08-08-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager-State & Local Income Taxes is responsible for managing the organization's state and local income tax landscape.

Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Provide technical consulting advice to the commercial operations of the Company while minimizing its overall state & local income tax liability.
  • Provide technical expertise regarding controversial state income tax issues including but not limited to Nexus, Apportionment, Filing options (combined/Separate entity etc.)
  • Drive the state and local income tax compliance efforts, including apportionment, tax return preparation and tax payment processing. Coordinate tax research and develop tax return filing positions in cooperation with AEP Tax Directors and Legal Tax.
  • Manage tax audits for state and local income taxing authorities, independent auditors and AEP Audit Services Department. Consult with AEP Legal Tax Counsel regarding preparation of protests and briefs for the appeal of disputed audit findings.
  • Analyze new legislation and determine its impact on AEP and its subsidiaries. Lead modeling efforts (i.e. apportionment, base) related to the impact of corporate initiatives, legislative proposals, and acquisitions/divestitures on the company's state and local income taxes.
  • Prepare state income tax analysis for Director of Tax Forecasting in the preparation of state & local income tax forecasts and schedules to support company planning processes.
  • Prepare and/or manage the preparation of tax schedules and respond to requests for information in support of the legislative and regulatory processes under the direction of Director of Tax Regulatory Support.
  • Actively participate in the analysis, selection, and maintenance of tax systems for use in filing tax returns/reports and lead continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Manage and develop Tax staff and coordinate training. Exercise oversight of outside consultants and contractors providing professional state & local income tax services and staff augmentation.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.


What We're Looking For:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Eight (8) years of experience to include State Income Tax Planning, Controversy, and Compliance and three (3) years direct supervisory experience.

Licenses/Certifications: Professional Certification (CPA/JD), Graduate Business Degree, MBA, or Law Degree preferred.

Other Must Haves:
  • Strong written & oral communication skills required.
  • Candidate will need to be action oriented with the experience to anticipate business needs.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to solve complex issues.
  • Relationship building internally and externally will be critical to success.
  • Process skills to improve overall tax function will be important.
  • Team oriented with high standards for work product will be essential.
  • Values oriented leader with high levels of accountability for self as well as team.


Where You'll Work:
  • This is an On-Site role based out of Columbus, OH.


What You'll Get:
  • Salary Range between: $136,000-$175,000
  • Annual Bonus
  • 401(k) Match
  • AEP Pension
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package


Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Learn more about American Electric Power
Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
NASDAQ
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