State Tax Manager — Strategy, Compliance & Planning

SC Johnson GmbH; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

SC Johnson is seeking a State Tax Manager to lead state and local income and franchise tax across the company and U.S. subsidiaries. You will ensure compliance while identifying strategic tax opportunities to reduce the state tax burden and support business goals.

You’ll collaborate with Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, and Finance teams to translate evolving state tax requirements into actionable recommendations, improve processes, and advance tax technology and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Master’s/advanced degree in Tax, Accounting, or a J.D./C.P.A.
• 7+ years of state income tax or relevant experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and timely filing of accurate state and local income and franchise tax returns, estimates, extensions, and amended returns.
• Monitor filing obligations and maintain documentation including apportionment information; identify planning opportunities to minimize liabilities.
• Prepare and review state income tax provisions and ASC 740 support.

Skills

State tax expertise

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

ASC 740 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Master’s/advanced degree in Tax, Accounting, or J.D./C.P.A.

Tools

Corptax

Job description

SC Johnson is seeking a State Tax Manager to lead state and local income and franchise tax across the company and U.S. subsidiaries. You will ensure compliance while identifying strategic tax opportunities to reduce the state tax burden and support business goals.

You’ll collaborate with Tax, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, and Finance teams to translate evolving state tax requirements into actionable recommendations, improve processes, and advance tax technology and automation.