State Tax Manager

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is the largest private owner of freestanding veterinary hospitals, pet resorts and specialty pet hospitals in the United States and Canada. Each general practice hospital, specialty hospital and pet resort operate under their own unique brand. With rapid annual growth through acquisition, NVA seeks individuals with the ability and knowledge to manage the current operation and scale tomorrow to support a much larger and complex organizational footprint.

Our many veterinarians provide a full range of medical and surgical services, and our local hospital and pet resort leaders embody the entrepreneurial spirit in which NVA was created. NVA believes in putting clients and community first, engaging with respect and integrity, and making a lasting and positive impact. We are a community dedicated to the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join our team. Under direct supervision of the Tax Director, this role will be responsible for the management of state and local income tax compliance. We are looking for someone who takes ownership and pride in their work and who has an open mind and positive attitude.

• Plan and manage the state and local income, franchise tax compliance process. Manage the data collection for state tax compliance and tax accounting. Perform detailed analysis to ensure data accuracy.

• Manage and review state income tax work papers including state modifications, apportionment work papers, and state tax liability calculation.

• Review state income and franchise tax returns.

• Review state deprecation calculations and other state adjustments based on each state’s requirements.

• Review quarterly state and local estimated tax payments.

• Manage the quarterly and annual state tax provisions process, reconcile state and local income, franchise tax accounts.

• Evaluate state and local uncertain tax position; manage the documentation and roll forward schedule of uncertain tax positions.

• Perform state valuation allowance analysis.

• Manage the state and local income, franchise audits, and review responses to tax notices.

• Develop, improve, and streamline processes and procedures for state tax compliance and provision processes.

• Establish a systematic documentation process that supports the company's state and local tax positions.

• Provide state and local tax advisory and consulting service for business transactions.

• Partner with tax provision and federal tax compliance counterparts on research projects, analysis, and implementation of tax planning strategies to reduce the Company’s overall effective tax rate.

• Monitor intercompany transactions’ impact on state and local taxes.

• Monitor and communicate newly enacted state tax legislation. Evaluate, inform, and document tax requirements related to tax law changes.

• Provide state and local tax forecasts to support budget and long-range plan submissions.

• Manage and develop direct reports through coaching, training, and mentoring, and making sure that team members have the tools required to perform effectively and efficiently.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Master’s Degree in Taxation, Accounting or MBA preferred.

• CPA preferred.

• 5-7+ years’ corporate state & local tax experience and supervisory experience.

• Strong knowledge in state and local income tax laws and regulations.

• Experience in OneSource Tax Compliance

• Knowledge of general financial accounting principles.

• Oracle ERP system experience preferred.

• Strong project management skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency with strong Excel skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and cross-functional teamwork skills.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders/teams - people you will be proud to work with and who also have fun.

• The business. We work for the love of animals and the people who love them. We enjoy driving a successful privately-owned business while living our values and our “why”.

• The opportunity. Your days and projects will offer variety with the opportunity to gain operational, cross-functional, and executive leadership exposure as a trusted internal business partner. You would have the opportunity to help build and shape a fast-growing, global company within a high-growth, exciting industry.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way.

Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth.

We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.