The State Tax Manager will be primarily responsible for state income tax-related items for Ecolab Inc. This individual will play a crucial role in developing and executing state tax strategies and decision-making. They will oversee external tax compliance service providers for state income tax return preparation and lead the accuracy reviews of state income tax returns and quarterly and annual ASC 740 state tax provision calculations. This position involves managing state tax audits and serving as a key technical resource when evaluating the state tax impacts of proposed business, treasury, M&A, and tax initiatives.

What You Will Do:

Research and advise on potential state tax strategies, including identifying applicable credits, incentives, or other tax savings opportunities, and risk mitigation.Manage the engagement between Ecolab tax and service teams from outside firms, ensuring timely and accurate transmission of appropriate data for quarterly and year-end state income tax provision calculations, quarterly state income tax payments, and state income tax return preparation purposes.Review the accuracy and completeness of externally prepared state tax returns, extension and estimate calculations, ASC 740 state income tax provision calculations, and state-specific modifications.Collaborate closely with a U.S. compliance Senior on day-to-day state project execution.Manage the department tracking of state payment deposits, outstanding refund requests, and carryforward attributes.Assist the tax provision team in validating the accuracy of state tax account balance reconciliations.Oversee the collection of apportionment and other state source data, with the opportunity to guide improvements to systems and data collection processes.Provide guidance to the domestic planning team, including the M&A team, and treasury teams for state tax considerations.Opportunity to lead domestic credits and incentives projects with assistance from outside advisors.Advise on the state tax impacts of various business initiatives.Solve any issues arising from the completion of these tasks, working with the corporate tax team and external service providers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field5 years of experience in public accounting or corporate taxation focused on state tax compliance, planningExposure to state aspects of ASC 740 tax accounting preparation or reviewImmigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA or MST/MBTStrong record of problem solving, strategic/creative thinkingEmbraces a fast-paced environment, effective at balancing multiple prioritiesEffective communicator in team and one-on-one meetings and through emailAptitude to develop into a team leader, effective training and motivation skillsExperience with SAP, Alteryx, or other automation toolsExperience with OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Tax Provision software

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $117,200.00 - $175,800.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.