Manager State Tax Compliance

What You'll Be Doing

This position is responsible for the corporate state income tax return compliance process, both consolidated/unitary and separate company tax returns. The individual in this role will also be heavily involved in state income tax audits, sales/use tax audits, and franchise tax audits. Additionally, this position will lead quarterly estimates/extension calculations and efforts to enhance the technology of the department. This position is responsible for managing a team of 1-2. 

What We're Looking For

• Manages and leads the entire corporate state income tax return compliance process utilizing ONESOURCE• Maintains, updates, and utilizes our state tax apportionment application built through Microsoft PowerQuery• Coordinates and handles state income tax audits and defense of our filing positions• Insure accuracy and completeness of tax returns being prepared, through maintenance of controls and review processes.• Models and integrates acquisitions, tax law changes, changes in the business structure, and/or other tax planning opportunities.• Ability to thoroughly research state tax positions• Assist with the federal tax return compliance process, as needed.• Assist with federal and quarterly estimate and extension corporate income tax payments and filing forms, as needed.• Manages a team of 2-4 individuals• Reviews, coordinates, and updates area goals and procedures with the Senior Manager, Tax Accounting and Tax Director.

What You'll Bring

• Experience and proficiency with corporate state income tax compliance, including ONESOURCE• Analytical ability to review data, systems, and process to identify and resolve issues• Strong knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field• Basic understanding of the financial markets and financial services industry

Education & Experience

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field• Master's Degree Preferred• Minimum Required: 5+ years' of corporate state income tax experience• Background in the ONESOURCE tax suite of products

Licenses & Credentials

• Minimum Required: Series 99 or obtained within 6 months• CPA Preferred

Systems & Technology

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products• Experience with Alteryx, PowerQuery/PowerPivot and Power BI Pro #LI-JK1

About Stifel

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up.  We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas.  Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations.  Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more.  Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.