Corporate Tax Manager (State) (Finance)
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Role Summary
The Tax Manager, assists Corporate Tax with preparing the organization's state income and sales tax returns, calculating estimated income tax payments, and gathering income and sales tax information for audits.
Responsibilities
Assists with preparing the organization's state income and sales tax returns by evaluating competing priorities and delegating work accordingly for tasks such as gathering and analyzing financial accounting information, computing apportionment factors and state adjustments, preparing state taxable income calculations, and documenting tax positions. Assigns tasks as necessitated by staff availability and timelines.
Manages the relationship with the outside accounting firm for tax return preparation. Coordinates the tax team's review of their work products.
Assists with preparing the organization's quarterly and annual income tax provision by coordinating tax team staff's analysis of financial accounting information. Offers technical guidance and training to all staff as needed.
Manages quarterly SOX compliance requirements related to assigned income tax controls. This includes overseeing the timely preparation and review of key schedules, assuring proper documentation, and completing certifications of assigned controls.
Assists with researching issues and state tax planning initiatives as well as gathering income and sales tax information as necessary for tax examinations.
Assists by gathering and analyzing financial accounting information for special projects. Interacts with other financial and functional areas to gather information for the timely and accurate preparation of required filings. Identifies and implements policies and procedures to improve efficiency of global tax accounting process, including improvement of technology and transformation strategy.
Participates in the development of software solutions for tax process automation by identifying, developing, and directing the implementation of technology tools and process improvements to reduce low-value work, and increase tax resource productivity/focus on more value-added work.
Effectively partners with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, drive process improvements, and implement best practices.
Responds to inquiries from various internal teams as inquiries arise.
Manages and provides leadership and guidance with respect to professional development of assigned direct reports.
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration AND 8+ / 5+ years of total relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Strong state income and sales tax compliance and tax accounting experience
Experience with Oracle TRC (provision) system
Strong Excel skills
Effective written and oral communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
CPA candidate strongly preferred
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to two days per week from home.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:
- Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions
- Flexible and remote work opportunities
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates' well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
