H-1B Visa State Manager Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for State Managers sit at the intersection of operations leadership and specialty occupation requirements. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period. These roles typically require a bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a State Manager
Align your degree to management duties
Pull your job description against the O*NET profile for General and Operations Managers. USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the role's core duties, so document how your business or management degree maps to each listed responsibility.
Verify prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above that level, and accepting a lower offer makes the petition non-compliant from day one.
Target employers with multi-state operations
Employers who regularly manage workforces across multiple states already have HR and legal infrastructure for LCA filings by worksite. If your role requires overseeing operations in several locations, confirm your employer understands each worksite needs its own certified LCA.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter State Manager roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B visa LCA filing history in your target city. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend vetting whether a company has ever sponsored the visa type before.
Request premium processing for tight transitions
If you're changing employers and need status to transfer quickly, ask your new employer to file with premium processing through USCIS. Standard adjudication timelines can extend your gap between jobs, and premium processing significantly reduces that uncertainty for management-level transitions.
Document your strategic decision-making scope
USCIS scrutinizes management titles that could cover supervisory roles not requiring a degree. Prepare a detailed support letter with your employer outlining budget authority, cross-functional oversight, and policy-setting responsibilities that distinguish the role from non-specialty operations work.
H-1B Visa State Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a State Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
A State Manager position typically qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a directly related field as a standard industry requirement. The employer must demonstrate this degree requirement is normal for the position, not just a preference. USCIS will examine the job duties, the employer's hiring history, and industry norms when adjudicating the petition.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for State Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by job title and location. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards because it's built from DOL disclosure data rather than self-reported employer badges. Focus on companies in industries such as retail, logistics, healthcare, and financial services, which regularly operate multi-state management structures and have established sponsorship processes.
Can my H-1B LCA cover multiple work locations if I manage operations across several states?
No. Each physical worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL. If your State Manager role involves regular work across multiple office or facility locations, your employer must file separate LCAs for each site and post required notices at each location. Failing to cover each worksite is a compliance violation that can jeopardize your status.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer restructures and my State Manager role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, location, or salary can require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from multi-state oversight to a narrower operational scope, USCIS may reassess whether the position still qualifies as a specialty occupation. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel whether an amendment is needed before accepting a restructured role.
How long does H-1B status last for a State Manager position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B extensions are only available if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending PERM labor certification that meets specific timing requirements. Employers sponsoring State Managers for long-term roles often initiate PERM early to preserve extension eligibility.