State and Local Tax Manager

Robert Half • Houston, TX • 1h ago

Description We are looking for an accomplished State and Local Tax Manager to lead indirect and direct state tax activities for a growing organization in Houston, Texas. This role combines technical tax leadership with cross-functional partnership, helping the business maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions while improving reporting processes and reducing risk. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in multistate income, franchise, and sales and use tax matters, along with the ability to guide audits, research complex issues, and support planning initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Direct multistate income and franchise tax compliance activities, including oversight of filings, extensions, payment schedules, and return review across jurisdictions.

Lead sales and use tax operations by evaluating taxability, managing exemption documentation, monitoring accruals, and ensuring timely remittance obligations are met.

Track legislative and regulatory developments in state and local tax and assess how changes may affect reporting positions, compliance requirements, and business decisions.

Support state income tax provision work by preparing or reviewing current and deferred calculations, apportionment analyses, and related supporting documentation.

Manage tax audits, notices, and agency correspondence by coordinating responses, gathering support, and working toward timely resolution of jurisdictional matters.

Research complex state and local tax issues such as nexus, sourcing, allocation, exemptions, voluntary disclosure opportunities, and potential refund claims, then translate findings into practical guidance.

Partner with accounting, finance, legal, procurement, IT, and operational teams to evaluate the tax impact of transactions, business changes, and system-related initiatives.

Strengthen the tax function through process improvements, documentation updates, internal control enhancements, and opportunities to automate recurring compliance activities.

Review tax-related journal entries, reconciliations, calendars, trackers, and workpapers while providing direction to team members and coordinating with outside advisors on special projects. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a closely related discipline.

At least 7 years of progressive tax experience with substantial responsibility for state and local income, franchise, and sales and use tax matters.

Strong working knowledge of multistate tax principles, including nexus, apportionment, allocation, sourcing, taxability, exemptions, and audit practices.

Experience supporting state income tax provision calculations and related accounting considerations.

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines across a high volume of jurisdictions and filing obligations.

Proficiency with tax research resources, tax compliance applications, and enterprise systems used to support reporting and analysis.

Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Certification such as CPA, MST, JD, or a similar tax-focused credential is preferred.

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