Tax Manager (Kansas City)

We're partnering with a leading financial services firm looking to add a Tax Manager to their team, focused on state and local tax compliance. This role offers strong visibility across a large financial services platform and the opportunity to take ownership within a lean, collaborative tax team. Open to relocation and will provide assistance.Responsibilities:Support and oversee multi state corporate tax compliance across a complex multi entity structure.Manage state income tax filings, estimates, extensions, and related reporting requirements.Assist with state and local tax audits, notices, and tax authority correspondence.Partner closely with finance and accounting teams on business changes, acquisitions, and tax related initiatives.Support tax research, process improvement initiatives, and broader projects across the tax function.Review and improve existing processes, controls, and reporting workflows.Mentor and support junior team members within the tax group.Qualifications:5+ years of corporate state tax experience.Background in public accounting and/or large corporate environments.Exposure to multi state tax compliance and reporting.Experience with ONESOURCE or similar tax technology platforms preferred.Strong analytical and communication skills.Why consider this role:High visibility within a lean and collaborative tax team.Opportunity to take ownership of key areas within the tax function.Broad exposure across a large financial services organization.Stable and well-established organization with long term growth potential.Relocation assistance available for candidates open to moving to the St. Louis area.