POSITION: STATE TAX PLANNING MANAGER

Location: Chicago, IL Relocation Assistance Available

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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU APPLY?

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ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Our client is a diverse and inquisitive Fortune Ranked company based in Chicago.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

• This company has very little turn over in the tax department because of the strong leadership, diverse work that everyone gets, and the tax department is viewed as an important part of the business so they get great support.

• This role is highly visible and will have the opportunity to build relationships and work with VP's, Business Units and stakeholders on exciting State & Local tax planning projects.

• Plenty of room for upward advancement and long career growth. The company has a rotational program which allows their tax professionals to move into other areas of tax they have interest in to build more breadth of experience.

• Quality of Life: The company has a reputation for strong leadership, they also emphasize a collegial environment, and quality of life.

DETAILS OF THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is a key position that will work closely company business units and leadership with implementing tax strategies related to State & Local tax, research, M&A, restructuring and tax controversy. You'll play an important role in building relationships with business teams and work collaboratively with Compliance and Reporting department on various projects during the year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identify state income tax planning opportunities and support to business leaders to effectively incorporate state income tax planning with business activities and opportunities.

• Provide M&A due diligence support regarding state income taxes.

• Support state income/franchise tax audits

• Perform tax research related to state income tax issues for tax planning matters.

• Provide guidance to the Tax Reporting and Tax Compliance teams, including subject matter expertise on technical tax issues outside of core transaction support work.

• Review and present oral and written recommendations and conclusions regarding the results of analysis and research for state income tax planning matters.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in Tax/Accounting, MST in tax or JD a plus

• 6-8 years of state and local tax experience in a multinational corporate environment or Big 4 public accounting

• Good communication skills required

• Independent problem solving, strategic & creative thinking and interpersonal skills