Tax Compliance Manager, US State & Local
Mdlz Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Manager-level Tax role at Mdlz. Chicago · full-time · $122,000–$167,750 base.
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What you'll do
- Coordinate external preparers on state returns and filings, supplying them with analyzed information and supporting workpapers
- Review state tax accounting, including blended rates and adjustments, and lead audits by handling auditor relationships and information requests
- Keep U.S. state filings accurate and on schedule while enforcing internal deadlines, record retention and workpaper standards
- Track legislative and business developments, advise management on income tax matters, and improve direct-tax processes
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years of state tax work, including compliance review and audit defense
- Working knowledge of U.S. state and local tax rules, U.S. GAAP tax accounting, and state compliance and audit defense
- Experience with U.S. federal tax and ASC 740, plus Excel, Word, PowerPoint and online tax research tools
- Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain tax matters to people outside the function
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone with relevant state direct-tax experience who can partner across a large public company and explain tax issues to non-tax colleagues. The position is based in Chicago, and relocation support is unavailable.
From the employer
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
You will Oversee State Direct Tax Compliance processes related to income tax compliance, projections and forecasting, state tax planning, audit defense, and accounting for income tax requirements for the U.S.
How you will contribute
You will:
· Manage the day-to-day State Direct Tax Compliance processes which include coordinating with outside service providers on the preparation of state tax returns and state tax filings as well as supporting workpapers. Responsibilities also include gathering and analyzing information needed by external service providers and preparing supporting workpapers as needed.
· Oversee state accounting for income taxes, including reviewing and updating the blended state rates, reviewing and calculating tax adjustments and other matters to ensure compliance with tax laws and U.S. GAAP requirements. You will also lead state tax audits, including managing the relationship with the state tax auditors and responding to information requests.
· Ensure that state tax compliance requirements for the U.S. are timely and accurately met and that tax policies are followed including compliance with internal standards on completion dates, record retention and workpaper support.
· Monitor tax legislative events, tax-planning and business initiative developments. You will also provide management with ongoing income tax guidance and support.
· Develop and continually improve direct tax compliance processes and ways of working.
· Contribute to a high performing Tax team in the U.S.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
· TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in U.S. state and local tax laws and regulations; U.S. GAAP tax accounting; tax policy and procedures; and tax compliance and audit defense processes.
· BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business and finance beyond the tax scope. Relevant state direct tax experience.
· LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company.
· GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
· INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- Minimum 5-7+ years of state tax experience including compliance review and audit defense
- Advanced degree in accounting or taxation preferred
- Experience in U.S. Federal and tax accounting (ASC 740)
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and online tax research tools (CCH, BNA, and/or RIA)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and communicate to non-tax individuals
- Strong organizational skills and ability to accurately, completely, and timely meet project deadlines
- Desire to grow and take on a leadership role with strong intellectual curiosity
- Experience performing tax work in a large public accounting firm or large publicly traded multinational corporation
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.
Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen—and happen fast.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.