Manager, Tax Operations & State Allocation (SALT)

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Position Summary The Manager, Tax Operations & State Allocation is responsible for overseeing multi-state taxable income sourcing and allocation for wages and equity compensation in a publicly traded environment. This role serves as the central tax authority for state-to-state allocation methodologies and ensures accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of taxable data to Payroll, Equity Administration, and Finance teams. The position plays a critical role in operationalizing tax rules, supporting payroll execution, enabling equity tax compliance, and maintaining SOX-compliant controls and documentation. Key Responsibilities: Multi-State Tax Allocation & Sourcing: Own and maintain state sourcing and allocation methodologies for: Employee wages Equity compensation (RSUs, ESPPs, stock options) Apply state-specific rules related to residency, work location, reciprocity, and equity income sourcing. Ensure accurate allocation of taxable income across states for payroll and equity events. Payroll & Equity Data Enablement: Populate and certify state-level taxable wage and equity data prior to payroll runs. Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate application of tax data in payroll systems...