US State & Local Tax Manager

Position Summary

The U.S. State and Local Tax Manager is responsible for managing the company’s state and local income/franchise tax and sales and use tax functions. This role oversees compliance, provision support, audit management, research, planning, and process improvement across multiple jurisdictions. The position partners closely with accounting, finance, legal, procurement, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, timely filings, strong internal controls, and effective management of state and local tax risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of state and local income/franchise tax compliance, including data collection, return review, extension calculations, estimated payments, and filing coordination.
• Oversee state and local sales and use tax compliance, including return review, taxability determinations, exemption certificate administration, accruals, and remittances.
• Monitor changes in state and local tax laws, regulations, and administrative guidance; assess impact and communicate implications to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the annual tax provision process related to state income taxes, including current and deferred tax calculations, apportionment analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Manage state and local tax audits, notices, and inquiries, including coordinating responses, preparing supporting schedules, and interacting with taxing authorities.
• Lead technical research on complex income tax and indirect tax matters such as nexus, apportionment, sourcing, taxability, exemptions, voluntary disclosures, and refund opportunities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows, enhance controls, and reduce tax exposure and compliance burden.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review business changes, transactions, system implementations, and new products or services for state and local tax implications.
• Cook up with external advisors and service providers, as needed, on compliance, controversy, planning, and special projects.
• Develop and maintain state tax calendars, audit trackers, process documentation, and filing procedures to support a well-controlled compliance environment.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers related to state and local tax accounts.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff or shared service resources supporting state and local tax activities.
• Aid with tax planning initiatives and risk assessments to optimize the company’s state and local tax position while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field required.
• CPA, MST, JD, or other relevant tax credential preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant hands-on experience with state and local income/franchise tax and sales and use tax.
• Strong knowledge of multistate tax concepts, including nexus, apportionment, allocation, sourcing, taxability, exemptions, and audit procedures.
• Experience supporting state income tax provision calculations and related accounting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across numerous jurisdictions.
• Experience with tax research tools, ERP systems, and tax compliance software; familiarity with automation tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• Technical expertise in state and local tax compliance, research, and planning.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong judgment and risk awareness.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence business partners.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and controls.
• Leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

About Bray International

Founded in 1986, Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in more than 40 countries. As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, Bray has built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. Our fully integrated product line serves over 12 diverse industries, meeting the rigorous demands of the process sector with reliability and precision. Driven by a long-standing commitment to excellence, Bray offers the stability of a trusted, privately owned organization that continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, Bray places people—our employees, customers, and partners—at the heart of everything we do. We pursue progress through continuous improvement, a family-like culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that shapes the future of flow control solutions.

Why Work for Us?

• Dynamic, family-owned company with over 30 years of engineering excellence.
• Committed to delivering innovative flow control solutions.
• Value the contributions of our employees.
• Competitive pay plans to reward your skills and contributions.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and a 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Healthy work environment: a smoke-free and drug-free workplace where safety and well-being are top priorities.
• Career growth: opportunities for professional development, advancement, and ongoing training.
• Exceptional company culture: a collaborative, team-oriented environment that supports innovation and the success of each employee.

Additional Information

• Workplace Environment: Bray campus is a smoke-free environment.
• Immigration Sponsorship: Bray International does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
• Agency Submissions: Staffing and recruiting agencies are not invited to submit unsolicited candidates for this posting.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Bray International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Drug-Free Workplace Act Compliance: Bray International Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and applicable federal law. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana.