State Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
State Manager roles sit at the intersection of operations leadership and regional P&L accountability, making them specialty occupation-eligible for H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and TN visa sponsorship. Employers in retail, healthcare, and financial services file LCAs regularly for this title. A relevant bachelor's degree and multi-site management experience are the typical sponsorship baseline.
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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 Visa Sponsorship as a State Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
State Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations only when your degree directly relates to the position. Business administration, management, or a field matching the employer's industry strengthens the LCA. A general arts degree without relevant coursework can trigger an RFE.
Target industries with active LCA filings
Retail chains, healthcare networks, and financial services firms file LCAs for State Manager positions far more consistently than hospitality or logistics. Use O*NET to confirm your role's occupational category before targeting industries, so your applications land in higher-approval territory.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Find employers with confirmed State Manager LCA filing history on Migrate Mate, searchable by role and location. This cuts out companies that say they sponsor but have never filed, saving weeks of back-and-forth during the offer stage.
Get a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must certify your salary meets the prevailing wage before the LCA is approved. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metropolitan area before negotiating your offer, so you know the DOL wage floor and can avoid an LCA rejection caused by an underpowered offer.
Clarify multi-site scope in your offer letter
State Manager roles often cover multiple worksites across a region. USCIS requires LCA coverage for each work location. Ensure your offer letter defines your geographic scope clearly so your employer can file LCA notices at all relevant sites before your start date.
Align your petition timeline with annual reporting cycles
Many State Manager vacancies open during Q4 budget planning or Q1 headcount approvals. Filing an H-1B petition outside the April cap-subject window requires a cap-exempt employer or an alternative visa. Confirm your employer's cap status before accepting a conditional offer built around an H-1B slot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visas can sponsor a State Manager role?
State Manager positions typically qualify under H-1B, E-3 (Australian nationals), and TN (Canadian and Mexican nationals in management consulting roles). The role must require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field to meet the specialty occupation standard. H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singaporean nationals can also apply if the management function is sufficiently specialized.
Does a State Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS scrutinizes general management titles more heavily than technical ones. A State Manager role tied to a specific industry, such as healthcare compliance, financial services, or retail operations, with a degree requirement in that field, is far more defensible than a broad operations title without a clear academic connection.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor State Manager positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for State Manager roles, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this title rather than employers who may be sponsoring for the first time.
Does my experience substitute for a degree in a sponsorship application?
For H-1B and E-3, USCIS generally requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of education, so twelve years of relevant experience could stand in for a four-year degree. However, the experience must be directly tied to the specific duties of the State Manager role, not general management history.
What happens to my visa status if I am promoted or change regions within the same employer?
A material change in job duties, title, or primary worksite requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving from State Manager in one region to a substantially different role or geography without an amended petition puts your status at risk. E-3 holders face the same requirement, since the role must still match the certified LCA.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored State Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.