# State Tax Manager

> Cooperidge Consulting Firm · Canton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-02

**Salary:** USD 150,000–170,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Sales & Finance Professionals

## Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a **State Tax Manager** for a global, multi-billion dollar diversified manufacturer in **Canton, OH**.

Reporting directly to the U.S. Senior Manager of Tax Operations, this role serves as the primary authority on U.S. State and Local Tax (SALT) for a complex organization with numerous entities and global sites. You will lead a comprehensive compliance function—including income, franchise, sales/use, and property taxes—while overseeing outsourced shared services and third-party providers. This is a high-visibility, "fast-track" opportunity within a Fortune 500 environment, designed for a tax professional who can leverage advanced technology (SAP, OneSource) to drive process improvements and support executive-level audit defense.  
  
Job Responsibilities

-   **Multi-State Compliance:** Lead all U.S. state and local tax compliance across income/franchise (including OH CAT), sales & use, and property taxes.
-   **ASC 740 Oversight:** Manage the preparation of quarterly and annual state income tax provisions, including effective tax rate (ETR) calculations and deferred tax balances.
-   **Audit Defense:** Act as the lead for state tax audits; coordinate documentation requests, manage responses, and communicate technical positions to the VP of Tax and senior leadership.
-   **Financial Accruals:** Prepare and review state tax-related accruals; analyze accounts, prepare journal entries, and ensure reporting accuracy within financial statements.
-   **Tax Technology Integration:** Utilize **SAP, OneSource, and Power BI** to automate reporting, streamline compliance workflows, and strengthen internal controls.
-   **Strategic Planning:** Partner with leadership on tax-efficient structuring, risk identification, and operational changes to optimize the company's state tax profile.
-   **Vendor Management:** Direct and review the work of outsourced shared service centers and third-party tax providers to ensure jurisdictional compliance.
-   **Technical Research:** Author practical, clear guidance on complex multi-state tax issues for both tax and non-tax stakeholders across the organization.

## Requirements

### Education & Experience

-   **Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is REQUIRED** (Master’s in Tax or Accounting is a significant plus).
-   **CPA certification** is highly preferred.
-   **Minimum of 10+ years of corporate tax experience**, with a heavy emphasis on U.S. state and local taxation.
-   Proven experience managing others, including internal staff or external vendors.

### Technical Proficiencies

-   **Standards:** Deep expertise in **ASC 740** and **SEC reporting** requirements.
-   **Systems:** Hands-on proficiency with **SAP** and **OneSource** (OTL/OTP).
-   **Analytics:** Strong capability in using data visualization tools like **Power BI** for tax modeling.

### Soft Skills

-   **Leadership:** Ability to lead a team through the high-pressure deadlines of tax season and audit cycles.
-   **Communication:** Exceptional ability to translate dense tax law into actionable business advice for non-tax professionals.
-   **Integrity:** Unwavering commitment to ethics and operational excellence.

## Benefits

-   Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
-   Life insurance coverage
-   401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
-   Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
-   Opportunities for career growth and advancement

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