Manager, State Tax Operations

The Manager, State Tax Operations supports Fortive’s 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Master’s 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