State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager

The Role 

The SALT Manager manages day-to-day state and local tax operations within Tax Operations, with responsibility for compliance, income tax provision support, planning, and audit defense. This person ensures timely and accurate filings across all jurisdictions, supports quarterly and annual financial reporting under ASC 740, manages audits and notices, and advises the business on the state and local tax effects of transactions, operations, and legislative change. The role partners closely with the Senior Director of Tax Operations on process, controls, and technology. This is an in-person role based in our New York City office four days per week. 

 

What You'll Do

Tax Compliance 

• Oversee preparation and review of state and local income, franchise, gross receipts, sales and use, property, and other transaction tax returns, whether prepared in-house or by outside providers 

• Manage the compliance calendar, extensions, estimated payments, and notices 

• Monitor nexus exposure, including economic nexus and P.L. 86-272 positions, and make registration and voluntary disclosure recommendations 

• Evaluate apportionment, sourcing, and combined or unitary filing positions 

• Track and implement federal changes and their state conformity or decoupling effects 

• Maintain tax workpapers and documentation to support filing positions 

• Provide technical support on state and local tax issues to the tax team, Finance, Accounting, Legal, and business partners, including research and written analysis 

Tax Provision and Financial Reporting 

• Support the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including state current and deferred taxes and the state rate 

• Prepare or review state tax account reconciliations, deferred tax inventories, and valuation allowance analyses 

• Assess uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10) and maintain related reserves and documentation 

• Coordinate with Accounting, Financial Reporting, and external auditors on SALT-related disclosures and controls (including SOX, where applicable) 

Tax Planning 

• Identify and evaluate planning opportunities, including entity structure, apportionment, credits and incentives, and filing methodologies 

• Model the state and local tax effects of M&A, restructurings, new product lines, and expansion into new jurisdictions 

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments and communicate the business impact to leadership 

• Support the evaluation and negotiation of state and local incentives 

Audits and Controversy 

• Manage state and local audits, notices, and inquiries from start to resolution 

• Prepare information responses, develop audit strategy, and negotiate with taxing authorities 

• Lead administrative appeals, voluntary disclosure agreements, and refund claims 

• Evaluate settlement options and escalate significant exposures to the Senior Director of Tax Operations 

Tax Operations, Process, and Technology 

• Standardize and document compliance, provision, and audit processes, with strong internal controls 

• Drive automation and data-quality improvements in tax data gathering, return preparation, and reporting 

• Support the Senior Director of Tax Operations on tax technology projects, system implementations, and vendor management 

• Track and report metrics on filing timeliness, notice resolution, audit status, and reserve positions 

Leadership and Collaboration 

• Manage and develop tax staff and oversee outside advisors and service providers 

• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, Payroll, Procurement, and Operations on tax-impacting matters