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State Manager jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based categories, where employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition. Roles overseeing multi-site operations, regional P&L, and large teams typically satisfy PERM's specialty occupation and prevailing wage requirements, making this a viable permanent residency pathway for qualified foreign professionals.
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Get Access To All JobsState & Local Tax – Income and Franchise Tax Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90071
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Organization
Our organization is a leading professional services and accounting firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to businesses across a wide range of industries. With a strong focus on client service, technical expertise, and professional development, the organization works with clients to address complex financial and business challenges while helping them achieve their strategic objectives.
The organization offers a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where professionals are encouraged to develop their expertise, build strong client relationships, and take on meaningful responsibilities.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced State & Local Tax (SALT) – Income and Franchise Tax Manager to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to multiple clients. This individual will work closely with the Income & Franchise Tax team, lead engagement teams, manage client projects, and provide high-quality tax solutions across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
The Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects from planning through completion while developing staff, managing client relationships, and identifying opportunities to help clients optimize their state and local tax positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client service teams across various engagements.
- Plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across a wide range of industries.
- Provide State & Local Tax planning, consulting, compliance, and research services.
- Prepare and review state income and franchise tax returns.
- Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums and client correspondence.
- Counsel clients and assist with defending against state tax audits.
- Manage multi-disciplinary and multi-state tax reviews involving income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, ad valorem, and other state and local taxes.
- Identify opportunities involving filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures to help reduce clients' overall tax burden.
- Work directly with clients to provide recommendations for business and process improvements.
- Serve as a trusted business advisor and develop strong client relationships.
- Manage project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and engagement responsibilities.
- Manage, develop, train, and mentor tax professionals.
- Participate in performance evaluations and year-end reviews.
- Support business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in client pursuits.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Travel as needed to support client and business requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 6 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
Active CPA license, JD with an active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT).
Strong knowledge of State & Local Tax, particularly income and franchise tax.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project and engagement management skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
Strong computer and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Profile
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in State & Local Income and Franchise Tax, including multi-state tax compliance, tax consulting, research, audit defense, and client advisory services. Experience managing tax professionals and client engagements is highly preferred.
Compensation
Compensation will depend on factors such as job-related knowledge and skills, professional experience, geographic location, business needs, internal equity, and progression within the role.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the Los Angeles, CA office.
State & Local Tax – Income and Franchise Tax Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90071
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Organization
Our organization is a leading professional services and accounting firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to businesses across a wide range of industries. With a strong focus on client service, technical expertise, and professional development, the organization works with clients to address complex financial and business challenges while helping them achieve their strategic objectives.
The organization offers a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where professionals are encouraged to develop their expertise, build strong client relationships, and take on meaningful responsibilities.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced State & Local Tax (SALT) – Income and Franchise Tax Manager to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to multiple clients. This individual will work closely with the Income & Franchise Tax team, lead engagement teams, manage client projects, and provide high-quality tax solutions across multiple industries and jurisdictions.
The Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects from planning through completion while developing staff, managing client relationships, and identifying opportunities to help clients optimize their state and local tax positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client service teams across various engagements.
- Plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across a wide range of industries.
- Provide State & Local Tax planning, consulting, compliance, and research services.
- Prepare and review state income and franchise tax returns.
- Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums and client correspondence.
- Counsel clients and assist with defending against state tax audits.
- Manage multi-disciplinary and multi-state tax reviews involving income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, ad valorem, and other state and local taxes.
- Identify opportunities involving filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures to help reduce clients' overall tax burden.
- Work directly with clients to provide recommendations for business and process improvements.
- Serve as a trusted business advisor and develop strong client relationships.
- Manage project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and engagement responsibilities.
- Manage, develop, train, and mentor tax professionals.
- Participate in performance evaluations and year-end reviews.
- Support business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in client pursuits.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Travel as needed to support client and business requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 6 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
Active CPA license, JD with an active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT).
Strong knowledge of State & Local Tax, particularly income and franchise tax.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project and engagement management skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
Strong computer and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Profile
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in State & Local Income and Franchise Tax, including multi-state tax compliance, tax consulting, research, audit defense, and client advisory services. Experience managing tax professionals and client engagements is highly preferred.
Compensation
Compensation will depend on factors such as job-related knowledge and skills, professional experience, geographic location, business needs, internal equity, and progression within the role.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the Los Angeles, CA office.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a State Manager
Match your credentials to the right category
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive management experience. Document every promotion, budget responsibility, and direct-report expansion now, before PERM filing begins, so your employer's lawyer can build the strongest possible case.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsors
Find State Manager roles at employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, searchable by location and occupation. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM for similar roles shortens your timeline and reduces the risk of a first-time filing.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your target city before you negotiate, so a wage shortfall doesn't delay or derail PERM certification.
Ask employers about priority date backlogs early
If you're a national of India or China, ask prospective employers about priority date queues during the interview stage, not after an offer. EB-2 and EB-3 both carry per-country annual limits, and backlogs can significantly extend the time between I-140 approval and green card issuance.
Understand the PERM recruitment test requirements
PERM requires your employer to run a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Cooperate fully with the process and avoid accepting informal referrals or shortcuts your employer suggests, as a flawed recruitment record is a leading cause of PERM denial.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you transfer your green card case to a new employer in the same or similar occupation. Confirm the new role falls under the same O*NET occupational group before resigning.
Green Card State Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a State Manager role, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most State Manager positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive management experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a qualifying bachelor's degree. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the category based on the minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description, not your personal credentials.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for a State Manager?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal, while PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no expiration. PERM involves a DOL-supervised recruitment test and prevailing wage determination before USCIS adjudicates your I-140 petition. There is no annual lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country numerical limits that can create priority date backlogs, particularly for nationals of India and China.
How can I find State Manager employers that already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Targeting companies that have completed PERM for comparable management positions reduces your exposure to employers unfamiliar with the process, which is one of the most common reasons first-time sponsorships stall or fail.
Can I change employers after my State Manager PERM is filed?
You can change employers using AC21 portability once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, preserving your place in the queue.
What does the PERM prevailing wage requirement mean for State Manager candidates?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for a State Manager in your specific metropolitan area before PERM certification is granted. The wage is determined by DOL's OFLC Wage Search using your job's occupational code and location. If your offered salary falls below the applicable wage level, your employer must increase it or risk PERM denial.