State Income Tax Audit Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Trane Technologies

and through our businesses including Trane

and Thermo King

we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

The State Income Tax Audit Manager will be responsible for managing state and local income and franchise tax audits, reviewing separate, combined, and unitary US state and local income and franchise tax returns, and assist in state and local tax due diligence efforts for Trane Technologies merger and acquisition activity.

Additionally, the position will assist with state and local income tax research and planning projects. The State Income Tax Audit Manager will also interact with other areas of the tax department including State Indirect Tax & Federal Income Tax Audit.

The position will report to Leader, State & Local Tax.

Thrive at work and at home :

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives WE DARE TO CARE !
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption / surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support .
• Learn more about our benefits here !

Primary Responsibilities :

Manage state and local income and franchise tax audits including responding to IDR’s, tracking Statute of Limitation expirations, working directly with tax jurisdiction auditors and the state income tax compliance team, and communicating progress with state tax leaders.

Assure tax audit results and work papers are adequately documented and communicated to state income tax compliance team for future state tax returns.

Assist with assessment of risk to ensure appropriate accounting of uncertain tax positions under ASC740

Review of state income / franchise tax returns (separate, combined & unitary).

Manage on-going state notice resolution and other state controversy matters.

Assist with state and local tax due diligence and modeling for merger and acquisition activity.

Responsible for research and analysis of various state & local tax issues and projects.

Advise state tax leadership on new legislation and interpretations of existing regulations.

Implement process improvements for state and local income tax audit tracking working with internal tax technology resources to ensure alignment with overall finance modernization objectives.

Manage one external tax consultant.

Professional Requirements :

BS Degree in Accounting or Finance; MS in taxation preferred and / or CPA a plus.

8+ years’ state and local tax compliance, controversy and / or planning work experience in either a large US multinational and / or CPA firm supporting multi-state operations.

Superior work ethic with high level of accountability

Ability to interact independently and effectively with peers and management.

Possess excellent analytical and communication skills, including the ability to simplify and communicate complex business information.

Ability to influence internal stakeholders, co-sourcing firms / advisors, and governmental auditors.

Strong technical knowledge of state and local income tax rules and regulations, ASC 740 (FAS109) and related pronouncements (FIN 48).

Proficient in using data analytic tools and software to model implications of tax scenarios

Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and perform multiple tasks with varying deadlines simultaneously.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience with Corptax and TaxStream.

Base Compensation Range is $114,400-144,000, total compensation will include an incentive / bonus plan. Disclaimer : This base salary range is based on US national averages.

Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed .

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.