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About the Team
We are adaptive tax professionals who love what we do and continue to strive for operational excellence and value creation through automation and strategic yet compliant tax planning. Our team is excited to take on new challenges as we grow with the company, and the growing complexity of the global tax landscape. We are committed to working hard, having fun while maintaining a culture of work-life balance.About the Role
You will support all aspects of our state and local income tax matters. This individual will also have opportunities to assist other aspects of the corporate tax function. Our ideal candidate is a highly motivated and collaborative individual with relevant corporate tax experience and an eagerness to learn.
Responsibilities:
1. Compliance & Technical Expertise
Manage the full state and local income/franchise tax compliance process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of filings.
Serve as the primary state tax technical resource, providing detailed review, feedback, guidance, and mentorship to junior team.
2. Provision & Forecast Support
Support the tax provision team on quarterly and annual state tax calculations (ASC 740), including provision-to-return true-ups and law change impacts.
Assist with state cash tax forecast (monthly), effective tax rate analysis, and uncertain tax position reviews.
3. Audits & Controversy
Manage state and local income/franchise tax audits, state notices from start to resolution.
Assist developing and executing audit defense strategies to mitigate risk and achieve favorable outcomes.
Oversee the timely research and resolution of all state tax notices.
4. Planning & Process improvement
Partner with tax leadership to identify and implement state tax planning opportunities related to corporate structure, nexus, and apportionment.
Conduct complicated technical research on complex state tax issues and new legislation
Assist state income tax impact assessment to support business initiatives
Proactively evaluate existing compliance and provision processes; identify and lead initiatives for process improvement and automation.
5. Controls, research, & Documentation
Maintain SOX 404 compliance for the state tax function.
Prepare clear and concise technical memoranda for internal documentation and audit support.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
6+ years of progressive state and local income/franchise tax experience, ideally including both Big 4 and corporate in-house exposure.
Working knowledge of ASC 740 implications to state matters.
Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex state tax audits.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Education & Skills:
CPA or MS in Taxation are a plus.
Deep technical knowledge of multi-state income/franchise tax law, nexus, and apportionment.
Strong experience reviewing others’ work (onshore/offshore) for technical accuracy and completeness.
Knowledge with OneSource Tax Provision strongly referred.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with global partners.
Excellent Stakeholder Management and communication skills, with experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
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