State Income Tax Director
Posted 12 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Director, State Income Tax”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAccounting, Finance (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCertified Public Accountant (CPA), LL.M.
Field of studyTaxation
Study levelMaster's
Req ID: 385310
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Director, State Income Tax to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Position Summary
The Director, State Income Tax is responsible for developing and maintaining an effective state and local income tax strategy that aligns with the Company's short-term and long-term business objectives while ensuring full compliance with all applicable U.S. state and local tax regulations.
This role will lead all aspects of state income tax compliance, tax provision, audit management, forecasting, and planning activities across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions. The Director will initially support Finance integration initiatives and will ultimately become part of the Corporate Tax organization. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to build effective relationships with senior management, finance teams, and business partners across a global organization.
Location: Preference to have someone in or near Plano, TX. This will be a hybrid role requiring a couple of days in the office.
Key Responsibilities
State Income Tax Compliance
- Lead all U.S. state and local income tax compliance activities, including returns, estimated payments, extensions, and related filings across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
- Ensure all compliance obligations are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
- Oversee relationships with external tax advisors and service providers, as necessary.
Tax Provision and Reporting
- Prepare and review the state income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740.
- Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements related to state income taxes.
- Ensure appropriate documentation, controls, and processes are maintained to support financial reporting compliance.
Tax Planning and Advisory
- Research and analyze complex state tax technical issues and emerging legislation.
- Identify and implement state tax planning opportunities that optimize the Company's effective tax rate and cash tax position.
- Advise management on the state tax implications of business initiatives, restructurings, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic transactions.