Sr. State & Local Tax Manager
Sr. State & Local Tax Manager
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Get to know The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management licensing marketing the Pokémon Trading Card Game the animated TV series home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular childrens entertainment properties in the world.
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Job Title: Sr. State & Local Tax Manager
Job Summary: This role is responsible for managing compliance and planning for a full spectrum of state and local taxes including direct taxes (income franchise gross receipts and B&O) and indirect taxes (sales/use and property). The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise a collaborative mindset and a focus on process improvement to enhance compliance reduce risk and drive efficiency across the SALT function.
FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
People Manager: No
What youll do
- Manage the preparation and filing of all state and local tax returns including direct taxes (income franchise gross receipts and B&O) and indirect taxes (sales/use and property).
- Lead SALT planning initiatives such as nexus and exposure reviews apportionment and sourcing studies and credit & incentive evaluations.
- Monitor and interpret changes in state and local tax legislation regulations and case law to assess potential business impacts and proactively address risks.
- Manage business license registrations renewals and compliance across relevant jurisdictions.
- Prepare extensions and estimates for various state and local jurisdictions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure accurate and compliant tax treatment for existing and new business activities.
- Drive continuous improvement in SALT processes through automation ERP integration and technology adoption.
- Assist in state tax provision work for financial reporting under ASC 740 including support for FIN 48 analyses.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date internal process documentation and internal control compliance for SALT operations.
- Contribute to broader tax department initiatives including cost-saving strategies system enhancements and ad hoc business support projects.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for SALT-related general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy & completeness.
- Work extensively with Oracle Cloud ERP Tableau Avalara and other financial systems.
- Provide guidance training and mentorship to other team members.
- Other special projects as assigned.
What youll bring
- Eight (8) to eleven (11) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
- A minimum of 8 years of SALT experience is required including at least 3 years within an in-house corporate tax department.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA or Masters in Taxation strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience using ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred).
- Experience in a high-growth or dynamic business environment with demonstrated ability to scale SALT operations effectively.
- Proven expertise in both direct and indirect state and local taxation including multi-state compliance and audit defense.
- Solid grasp of general accounting principles and accounting operations such as month-end close tax accounts reconciliation etc.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Base Salary Range: For this role new hires generally start between $114500.00 - $135000.00 per year. The full range is $114500.00 - $171000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidates qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
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How youll be successful
- Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand the impact it has on our people culture business fans and communities and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
- Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new develop innovative ideas solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
- Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy listening to others seeking out different perspectives and taking personal responsibility for decisions actions and results.
- Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards looks for new ways to learn and improve and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
- Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships adopting a team first mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
- Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders making them feel heard and important and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.
What to expect
- An innovative culture driven by impact delivering meaningful outcomes.
- Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
- Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
- Generous paid family leave.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
- US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
- UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
- Fitness reimbursement.
- Commuter benefit.
- LinkedIn learning.
- Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
- Hybrid work environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom candidates will need the right to some cases and for some roles the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application in appropriate and suitable cases.
The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact the Talent Acquisition team at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
