Director, State and Local Tax

SUMMARY

The State and Local Tax Director is responsible for owning and leading all aspects of the Company's State and Local Tax function, including state income/franchise tax and indirect tax compliance, ASC 740 state tax provision support, planning, and controversy management.

This role serves as a key technical expert and strategic advisor on multistate tax matters, including nexus, apportionment, sourcing, and state footprint strategy.

The State and Local Tax Director partners cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, and IT to ensure tax implications are identified and addressed, manages external advisors, drives process and technology improvements, and supports broader business initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

State and Local Tax Leadership & Strategy


* Own and lead the Company's SALT function, including governance, compliance and financial reporting calendars, controls, and documentation standards across all jurisdictions


* Serve as the primary internal advisor on all SALT and indirect tax matters, providing practical guidance to leadership on SALT risks, opportunities, and business impact.


* Provide strategic input on the Company's state tax footprint, entity structure, operational changes, and business initiatives.


* Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, and senior management to ensure SALT implications are identified, evaluated, and properly addressed.


* Support business teams in understanding SALT impacts of operational and strategic decisions.


* Develop and maintain strong relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and other key stakeholders.


* Manage, mentor, train, and develop team members supporting SALT workstreams, including performance oversight, technical review, skill development, and knowledge sharing, while providing leadership and accountability over internal staff and external advisors to ensure timely execution, high-quality deliverables, and effective coordination across SALT responsibilities.

State Income Tax Compliance & Planning


* Direct and manage the preparation and review of multistate, multi-entity corporate income and franchise tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments, refund claims, and related filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.


* Manage a combination of outsourced and in-house SALT compliance processes, including review of tax returns, workpapers, payments, and supporting documentation.


* Review quarterly estimated tax payment calculations and extension payment calculations.


* Direct and manage partnership tax compliance processes, including review of state tax returns, K-1 reporting, state tax payments, and related partner reporting matters.


* Provide a high degree of service to physician partners through annual K-1 tax reporting, including responding to SALT-related questions and i...