State & Local Tax Manager

IMEG is hiring a State & Local Tax Manager to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role ensures compliance with state and local tax obligations, maintains relationships with states and municipalities, and researches tax issues to determine the most advantageous and proper treatment under the tax law for the company. You will work closely with the Finance & Accounting team, including the M&A function, and interface with outside tax professionals when needed. The role also supports ongoing SALT reporting and filing obligations, including for acquired firms, while helping the company respond to changing tax laws and requirements.

What You'll Do

• Participate actively with the Finance & Accounting Team, including the M&A function of the team

• Research, understand, and plan for state and local tax obligations, including timely responses to notices from tax authorities

• Interface with the firm’s outside tax professionals when SALT guidance is required

• Ensure timely payment and reporting of ongoing SALT obligations related to income, franchise, sales, use and property tax

• Seek opportunities to delegate ongoing SALT obligations with continuous and risk-based oversight

• Develop an understanding of the underlying legal nature of transactions and the appropriate SALT response

• Support the F&A/M&A function with the transition and fulfillment of an acquired firm’s SALT reporting and filing obligations

• Maintain confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and project/client related material

• Assist with ad-hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, equivalent work experience may be considered

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Experience or familiarity with tax software such as Avalara or similar

• Experience with filing state and local tax returns and sales/use tax

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to forecast and meet deadlines while working with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work with confidential material

• Excellent analytical and technical skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft and MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays

Salary Range: $85,000–$120,00 per year

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities?  Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/. 

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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