State Tax Manager
Role description
From the employerWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Sep 2026
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare
technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.
Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first —
developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million
patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare
while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
The Medtronic Corporate Tax Department is seeking a State Tax Manager to join
our US Tax Operations group. This position is an individual contributor role
responsible for managing Medtronic's state corporate income tax function,
including tax filings, tax research, tax accounting, and collaboration with
finance professionals across the organization.
A role in Corporate Tax offers unique experience opportunities, such as being
part of a global team, coaching others, collaborating with business partners
throughout the company, visibility to global structures and impacts, and insight
to various processes and functions across Medtronic.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put
patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our
work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment
to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration
as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Lead the work of tax professionals and/or vendors in the preparation of
Medtronic’s state and local income and franchise tax returns.
- Organize and manage internal and external deliverables, including compliance
milestones and workplan.
- Manages state & local income / franchise tax notices and collaborates with
the Controversy Team
- Manages state tax credits / incentives and participate in the federal R&D
Credit workstream.
- Manage resources in a collaborative environment.
- Train US Tax Operations team members on state income tax concepts
- Prepare and review quarterly and year-end ASC 740 state deliverables.
- Keep informed of new laws and regulations including analyzing tax impact and
incorporating into the compliance process.
- Review or prepare calculation of estimated income tax liabilities as required
for quarterly estimated income tax payments and cash tax forecasting.
- Work with other tax professionals to identify and resolve tax questions,
including performing tax research and analysis. Assist senior leaders to make
strategic decisions.
- Have a continuous process improvement mindset that incorporates procedural
efficiencies, tax technology, strategies for automation and communication to
stakeholders.
- Work on special projects, with varying levels of involvement and
responsibilities
- Manage projects assigned by leadership.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of state income tax experience (or 3+ years with an advanced degree)
- Experience in Federal income tax compliance
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
- Public accounting and/or large multinational corporate income tax experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Experience with CorpTax, Research Software and SharePoint
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage large projects and
responsibilities in a matrixed organization.
- Experience managing the successful filing of a large volume of state and
local income tax returns for complex corporations and large partnerships.
- Strong business writing skills
- Ability and desire to drive process improvements.
- Strong analytical skills
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that
satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
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work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an
exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this
position.
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description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee
is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and
co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions
and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
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thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide
workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J,
etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where
specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the
Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work
authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
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BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize
their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a
wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed
to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$121,600.00 - $182,400.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic
Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto
Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with
federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience,
certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and
benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United
States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those
regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision
insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life
insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending
account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being
program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular
employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and
match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock
Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan
Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan
(available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary
employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state
law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above
benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
[https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic]
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will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
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