Senior Finance Manager

Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best.

Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Manager, State and Local Taxes to oversee U.S. multistate tax compliance, planning, and tax matters. The successful candidate will serve as a key advisor on SALT matters and partner closely with Finance, Legal, and business unit leaders to minimize tax risk and identify planning opportunities across state and local jurisdictions. This role will report to the SVP Finance.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of state and local income/franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, property, and other applicable state and local tax returns
•    Manage state and local tax compliance calendar, ensuring accuracy and adherence to filing deadlines across all applicable jurisdictions
•    Develop and implement SALT planning strategies to optimize the company's overall state tax position, including nexus studies, apportionment analysis, and credits/incentives identification
•    Monitor state and local legislative and regulatory developments, assess their impact on the business, and communicate implications to leadership
•    Manage state and local tax audits, including responding to information requests and resolving disputes
•    Oversee nexus determinations and taxability analyses for new products, services, and business expansion activities
•    Partner with business units on new initiatives, acquisitions, and restructurings to proactively address SALT implications
•    Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and technology solutions to increase efficiency of SALT compliance and reporting processes
•    Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and outside counsel as needed
•    Prepare and present SALT risk assessments, forecasts, and technical memoranda

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMI, or MST a must
•    5+ years of progressive experience in state and local tax, with a mix of public accounting and/or corporate industry experience
•    Strong technical knowledge of multistate income/franchise tax, sales and use tax, and related compliance and planning matters
•    Experience managing state tax audits and informing requests
•    Strong analytical, research, and communication skills
•    Proficiency with tax compliance software and ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, CorpTax, SAP, Avalara or similar)
•    Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively across distributed teams

What We Offer:
•    Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
•    Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
•    Remote-first flexibility
•    Professional development and continuing education support
•    Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture

The expected base salary for this position is: [CAD $150,000] excluding annual bonus. Salary is based on a number of factors including market conditions, location and may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.

Opensity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Employment decisions at Opensity are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, and termination. 

Opensity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, for pregnancy related conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. We do not tolerate retaliation against individuals who raise concerns or participate in an investigation related to equal employment opportunity.