Tax Manager - State and Local Tax (Open)

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As a SALT Taxation Manager within the Tax Department, you will be responsible for providing tax consulting and compliance for federal and state and local tax matters, tax planning, accounting for income taxes, audit defense, and documentation of significant tax positions. The role reports directly to the Senior Director - Taxation.

What you will do :

Manage state tax examinations and notice responses, including tracking, research, drafting responses and communication with state tax authorities

Assist with complex state compliance and consulting projects requiring analysis of federal and state law for a variety of entities

Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues and tax consequences including apportionment methodology, unitary filings, and nexus considerations

Monitor federal and state tax law developments (legislative changes, administrative pronouncements, rulings, etc.), including modelling and communicating the impacts to the business

Document significant tax positions, potential tax risks (including available mitigation options), and uncertain tax positions

Communicate and coordinate with other departments across the businesses and service providers

Special projects and other duties as assigned

What you will bring :

5+ years of experience in tax return compliance and / or tax controversy

Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in Accounting and / or Masters in Taxation

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

What will set you apart :

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred

• SAP and / or Corptax experience preferred

Execution orientated; results driven cross-functional approach

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Financial services and / or insurance tax and statutory accounting experience preferred

Location :

The preference for this position is a hybrid role based in Greenwood Village, CO. Qualified candidates will be considered for a remote opportunity within the US.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

Base Salary Range

$103,600.00 - $146,350.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Job Posting End Date at 12 : 01 am on :

12-18-2025

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