State and Local Tax Manager

The CompanyPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.Job Description Summary:PayPal's Corporate Tax Department is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager to join its team. This position will work collaboratively with other members of the team, as well as PayPal's broader tax department, finance org, and other divisions of the Company, to support all aspects of state and local income tax compliance, reporting and planning. We’re looking for someone with a passion for tax, a collaborative mindset, and the drive to navigate the challenges of a fast-paced, evolving marketplace.Job Description:As the

State and Local Tax Manager , you will be part of PayPal’s

Global Tax Reporting & Compliance Team , reporting to the State and Local Income Tax Senior Manager. In this role, you will be involved in the preparation, review, and strategic analysis of state and local tax matters, working across teams within the Company to ensure compliance and contribute to planning initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to enhance processes, implement automation, and grow their expertise in the fintech industry.You, the ideal candidate, will have the personal drive, passion, and enthusiasm to both understand and successfully navigate a fast-growing company in a rapidly evolving marketplace. You are a self-starter with the ability to operate independently and manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines, and you have the intellectual curiosity to grow your subject matter expertise through research and analysis to PayPal’s evolving business, and the overall state income tax landscape.Key responsibilities:Organize data and review state tax returns and workpapers for apportionment and state modificationsPrepare quarterly and annual state income tax provision calculationsAnalyze and prepare computations associated with uncertain tax positionsPrepare state extensions and estimated tax paymentsPartner with outside service providers to track and address state notices in a timely mannerPartner with audit controversy team on state tax audits and/or amended return filingsAnalyze state tax consequences of new business initiatives and model out different tax planning scenariosConduct tax research, and monitor/analyze/implement legislative updates and case law decisions affecting state and local taxesIdentify opportunities for process improvements and automation within tax proceduresIdentify, research and model state tax planning strategies, and support the business on state tax impacts of Company initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and structural changesProvide ad hoc support to other tax department/ wider finance team effortsQualifications:BA/BS in Accounting or Finance equivalent; CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation preferred5+ years of state income tax compliance and accounting experience for publicly held multinational corporationsExcellent tax technical and research skillsAbility to collaborate as part of a teamExcellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively relate state income tax issues across the organization, including non-tax personnelSelf-motivated, resourceful and adaptable in a fast-paced environmentExcellent prioritization, multi-tasking and organizational skillsExperience with Corptax and SAP a plus

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