Senior Tax Manager State and Local

State & Local Tax (SALT) Professional

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.

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

710+ 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

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. All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines.