Tax Manager - US State & Local Tax (SALT)

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.  We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.  For more information, visit WPP.com.   Job location : Bangalore Work mode : Hybrid : 4 days work from office   Why we're hiring: WPP is on a global transformation journey for its accounting and finance departments. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team with a great learning environment. We are looking for a State & Local Tax Manager to join the Tax team in our Bangalore or Mumbai offices.   What you'll be doing: The State & Local Tax Manager is a key player supporting the state and local tax compliance and reporting areas that are under the team’s responsibility. This role reports into the Vice President of State & Local Tax and will involve supporting and assisting the team where applicable.   Role Responsibilities included: Oversee and mentor a team of four Tax Seniors Review state & local tax returns for US legal entities (corporations, partnerships, LLCs) Review state tax modifications for combined and separate tax returns Review state apportionment calculations Review state extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments calculations Oversee e-filing of state & local tax returns, extensions, and estimates Review state current and deferred tax provision calculations, state blended deferred tax rate, and return-to-provision adjustments for all US subsidiaries Assist with completion of other tax provision schedules including state tax reserves Assist with state income tax audits and respond to state tax notices Manage information requests from other internal and external teams   What you'll need: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Taxation. Seven(7) or more years of experience into SALT Strong working knowledge of US state & local tax rules and tax reporting obligations. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong problem solving and organizational skills; high level of attention to details. Self-motivated, comprehends and responds constructively to instructions. Capable to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Experience using Corptax requi...