Manager, State Tax Operations

The Manager State Tax Operations supports Fortives U.S. tax operations team with a primary focus on state income tax compliance and reporting audits and planning while working to continuously improve processes data quality and scalability through technology.

This role operates in a dynamic acquisitive and technology-enabled environment and the ideal candidate brings strong technical capability a continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to translate complexity into practical execution. This position reports to the Director Federal and State Tax Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of state and local income franchise and gross receipts tax returns including the preparation of apportionment and state modification calculations.
• Support the state income tax provision processes including current and deferred taxes and related disclosures.
• Prepare state income and franchise tax estimated payments and extensions.
• Support state tax audits and inquiries including data collection drafting responses and coordinating resolutions with tax authorities.
• Evaluate the state tax implications of business initiatives restructurings and transactions translating technical considerations into actionable guidance.
• Partner with operating companies on indirect tax matters including sales and use tax property tax and business licenses.
• Continuously evaluate and improve compliance processes data flows and internal controls to support a growing and evolving business.
• Embed automation standardization and continuous improvement into day-to-day tax operations.
• Develop and maintain standard work process documentation and knowledge sharing to support scalability audit readiness and team effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field. Masters in Taxation and/or CPA preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in corporate and/or public accounting with a focus on state income tax.
• Strong understanding of U.S. state income franchise and indirect tax principles.
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced evolving environment.
• Experience with Corptax Alteryx Power Platform agentic AI or similar automation tools.
• Results-oriented intellectually curious collaborative and improvement-focused mindset.
• Passion for tax optimization and scalable solutions.

Location and In-Office Requirements Located in Everett WA. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office at least 4 days per week. About Fortive

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