Emerson is hiring a Manager, State and Local Tax to lead critical compliance activities and shape our state and local tax strategy. You will oversee sales/use and property tax administration for multiple businesses, guide process improvements, and partner across the organization to ensure accurate compliance, strong governance, and thoughtful risk management.
What You'll Do
- Review and lead state and local sales/use tax return compliance for multiple businesses, ensuring timely and accurate filing.
- Plan and coordinate the filing of personal property tax returns for plant facilities and sales offices in assigned states. Ensure timely payment of both real and personal property tax payments.
- Handle and oversee sales/use and property tax audits, working closely with division personnel and taxing authorities to achieve lowest tax liability permissible.
- Provide legal research, consultation, and opinions regarding sales/use and property tax issues to the operating business units.
- Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes.
- Act as Tax Department Liaison to outside consultants engaged to identify savings opportunities in the sales/use and property tax areas.
- Provide direction and support to the tax team in transforming data and automating processes related to the sales/use and property tax compliance.
- Assist in due diligence of prospective acquisition targets or divestitures.
- Prepare and provide sales tax training presentations for operating personnel.
- Serve as a lead for coordinating system testing related to Oracle and Vertex patches, enhancements, and upgrades.
- Provide leadership and career guidance for the development and motivation of staff.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related.
- 6-8 years’ experience in the state and local tax department of a multi-state company or a major accounting firm.
Nice to Have
- Masters Degree in Tax.
- CPA or CMI.
Technical Stack
- Oracle
- Vertex
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $117,000 - $145,000 annually.
- Flexible, competitive benefits plans.
- Variety of medical insurance plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee resource groups.
- Recognition programs.
- Flexible time off plans.
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal).
- Vacation and holiday leave.
- Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role located in Eden Prairie, MN.
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
