Senior Manager, State Income Tax

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.NVIDIA is hiring a State Income Tax Senior Manager to join our Tax team. In this position, you will manage key components of multistate income tax compliance, ASC 740 state provision, and planning. You will guarantee accurate reporting, mitigate risk, and uncover opportunities within a fast-paced, high-growth atmosphere.What You’ll Be Doing:Proactively identify operational and regulatory issues across the state provision and compliance processes, and resolve them before they become compliance or financial risks.Direct the state and local income/franchise tax compliance process, including reviewing work papers and returns prepared by internal staff and external providers.Assist with the quarterly and annual state income tax provision process according to ASC 740, with a focus on state-by-state current tax computation.Lead state audits, notices, and information requests; coordinate responses and maintain strong, supportable positions.Monitor state legislative and administrative developments; assess impacts and communicate risks and opportunities to leadership.Analyze corporate structures and business changes to uncover tax risks and opportunities.Develop and apply state income tax planning strategies (nexus, apportionment, credits/incentives, structure, intercompany) to optimize effective tax rate and cash taxes.Ensure documentation, disclosures, and controls are provided; deliver audit-ready outputs promptly.Drive process improvement and automation projects to improve accuracy, controls, and cycle time, including leveraging approved AI and automation tools to streamline repetitive compliance activities, improve workpaper consistency, and increase the efficiency and quality of state tax processes.What We Need to See:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.10+ overall years of experience including more than 8 years of progressive experience in state income tax within a large technology corporation's tax department or a Big 4 accounting firm's specialized State and Local Tax (SALT) practice.2+ years of leadership experience.Demonstrated expertise in supporting ASC 740 income tax accounting, with a strong grasp of state current/deferred tax and associated documentation.Comprehensive technical knowledge of nexus, apportionment, state modifications, credits/incentives, and controversy assistance.Proven capability to lead all aspects of projects from start to finish, coordinate external providers, and communicate clearly with senior colleagues.Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and a high standard for quality.Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:Proven expertise with complex multistate tax challenges (combined/unitary, separate versus combined reporting, allocation/apportionment, and sourcing related to digital/product revenue streams).Demonstrated track record of independently owning a multistate legislative monitoring process — maintaining state law change trackers, synthesizing tax alerts, and briefing leadership on pending legislation before enactment — with a proven ability to flag issues and advise leadership before they become compliance or financial risks.Hands-on management of state provision workflows, including provision controls/SOX, audit facilitation, and establishing repeatable documentation.Demonstrated ability to transform large data sets into tax-ready formats (e.g., data mapping, reconciliations, and employing automation to reduce manual effort).Experience in state audits, settlements, and controversy resolution, including preparing position memos and collaborating with external advisors as well as experience in transaction support (M&A diligence, legal entity rationalization, integrations, and post-deal planning) from the viewpoint of state income tax.Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 299,000 USD.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 21, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: US, CA, Santa ClaraType: Full time