Upbound Group Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible financial solutions, serving millions of consumers through trusted brands including Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center®. More than just a financial services company, we're a purpose-driven team focused on expanding financial inclusion, creating opportunities, and helping people achieve what's possible. Our mission is simple: leverage innovation, technology, and talent to build a better future and elevate financial opportunity for all. Manager, State Tax Planning and Controversy JOB PURPOSE: Overall responsibility for managing state and local income tax planning and audit defense. Provide proactive, timely and high-quality services to business leaders to manage risk, support future growth and contribute to overall shareholder value. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Minimize Tax Expense: · Advise management on the state and local tax consequences of transactions and possible tax planning opportunities · Advise management on the impact of new tax laws, court decisions, regulations, rulings and proposed legislation and recommend tax planning alternatives · Support mergers and acquisitions, including, but not limited to direct and indirect tax exposure analyses, remediation, and integration · Manage state and local tax audits and all Voluntary Disclosure Agreements · Oversee relationships with third party law firms in the event of tax litigation · Identify, develop, coordinate, and implement state and local tax planning opportunities · Provide tax support to the business including assistance with transfer pricing between legal entities · Assist and advise management regarding tax reserves · Assist in the management of state and local direct tax functions, including compliance and reporting, serving as a technical resource · Oversee the building of comprehensive processes, ensuring timely, accurate and well documented deliverables · Assist in management of any federal tax audits · Assist in certain aspects of federal tax compliance including R&D documentation · Support the negotiation and resolution of audit issues; reach the most favorable settlements possible in terms of assessment and professional fees JOB REQUIREMENTS: · Bachelor’s degree in Tax/Accounting or Certified Public Accountant · 8 years of corporate tax and/or public accounting experience, including 5 years of recent state tax experience · Excellent analytical skills; detail oriented · Ability to develop and motivate team members · Experience with OneSource is preferred but not required. Proficient in Excel and Word · Commitment to continuous improvement · Highly effective oral and written communication skills · Excellent organizational and time management skills