State Tax Manager

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

Remote candidates located in the Eastern and Central time zones will be considered

The State Tax Manager?s primary responsibilities are managing state compliance processes and ensuring the Company is in compliance with tax laws.

Additionally, the State Tax Manager is responsible for state income tax reporting, planning, and tax audit activities. This includes supporting the SEC reporting function through the management of state tax ASC 740 requirements.


Manage tax compliance processes related to state income tax returns

Manage state tax provision processes under ASC 740 including the reporting of income tax contingencies, tax attribute tracking and realization, and supporting the audits/reviews performed by external auditors

Proactively identify and effectively execute on tax savings opportunities

Research tax laws and track, analyze, and communicate impacts of proposed tax law changes

Assist with tax due diligence on potential acquisitions

Work closely with federal tax team to ensure state related impacts are considered

Provide tax guidance to business units on large domestic contracts and projects

Effectively manage multiple ongoing state tax audits

Effectively partner with management and other finance personnel

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Domestic Tax Director

Qualifications

Experience:

5+ years in a large corporate tax environment, which may be in industry, Big 4 or similar.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required.

CPA and Masters of Taxation are preferred

Skills/Attributes:

Extensive knowledge of ASC 740 tax provisions and corporate income tax laws required

Corporate experience with global operations preferred

Experience utilizing tax research tools (e.g., BNA, CCH)

Experience with tax provision and compliance software (e.g., OneSource, CorpTax)

Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines

Detail oriented with strong research and analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; solid team player

Extensive Microsoft Office application experience #LI-Remote

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.