Senior Tax Manager - State and Local

Company description

Publicis Re:Sources is at the core of Publicis Groupe, the world's largest communications company. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.

Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,000+ employees in over 55 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services, including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management, information security, and global mobility — supporting 110,000+ employees across the Publicis Groupe network. Our people are at the center of everything we do, bringing curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence to their work every day. 

Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at publicisresources.com.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced State & Local Tax (SALT) professional to own the day-to-day execution of our U.S. state income and franchise tax function. This role has primary responsibility for a multi-state compliance footprint (~200 returns), direct ownership of state audit activity, and ongoing identification and management of state tax exposures. The right candidate is hands-on, exercises strong judgment in what goes out the door during audits, and can operate with a high degree of independence.

This position offers significant visibility and a clear path to full ownership of the SALT function.

Responsibilities

State Compliance (Primary Ownership)

• Serve as the primary internal owner of state income/franchise tax compliance across ~200 returns; coordinate data gathering and submission to outside advisors, manage the overall filing calendar, and conduct tiered reviews (detailed review on material returns; high-level review on smaller filings)
• Oversee state estimated tax and extension calculations prepared by staff; review for accuracy and ensure timely submission
• Manage apportionment, nexus tracking, and combined reporting considerations
• Identify and flag exposures as they surface during the compliance process and escalate with a recommended path forward

Audit & Notice Management (Direct Lead)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for state tax audits and notices, including direct interaction with state auditors
• Gather, organize, and review information requested by auditors; exercise judgment on what is provided and how it is framed
• Identify potential exposures and risk areas in real time as audit data is assembled
• Draft and own IDR responses and other written submissions; coordinate with senior tax leadership on strategy and issue escalation
• Track audit status, manage deadlines, and ensure timely, well-considered responses
Technical & Documentation
• Research and document state tax positions (apportionment, nexus, combined reporting, etc.)
• Prepare clear, concise memoranda and technical support for key positions
• Partner with the federal tax team to ensure alignment where relevant

Process & Infrastructure
• Improve organization, documentation, and workflow across state compliance
• Develop and maintain standardized workpapers and support files
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk and increase efficiency

Collaboration
• Work closely with federal tax, accounting, and finance teams
• Support the state tax provision process
• Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in state & local tax; Big 4 or strong regional firm background strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing multi-state income/franchise tax returns
• Direct experience managing state tax audits, including auditor-facing interaction and IDR response drafting
• Ability to identify tax exposures during compliance and audit processes and develop a recommended response
• Strong written communication skills — must be able to produce well-reasoned, polished written responses and memoranda
• High degree of ownership mentality; comfortable operating with limited day-to-day oversight
• Strong organizational and project management skills across a high-volume workload

Additional information

The expected salary range for this role is $150,000 - 170,000 annually. We are committed to offering competitive compensation, and the final salary will be based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.