Senior Tax Manager, State and Local Tax
🇺🇸 United States
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$158,550 - $220,500
Senior Tax Manager, State and Local Tax
from 🇺🇸 United States
$158,550 - $220,500
We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager of SALT to take on a key leadership position within a growing tax consulting practice. This role is ideal for a strategic, client-facing professional with deep expertise in sales & use tax and strong exposure to state income and franchise tax matters.
You’ll lead complex engagements, advise clients across multi-state tax issues, and play a critical role in scaling the SALT practice.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage complex SALT engagements across sales & use, state income, and franchise tax
- Serve as a trusted advisor on nexus, apportionment, taxability, and multi-state planning
- Oversee review of returns, provisions, and technical memoranda
- Lead audit defense, VDAs, and tax controversy engagements
- Advise on income/franchise tax implications including state filings, apportionment methodologies, and planning strategies
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships; identify growth opportunities
- Mentor and develop Managers and staff; help build a high-performing team
- Support practice growth initiatives, process improvements, and potential business development efforts
Qualifications:
- 8–12+ years of SALT experience (public accounting or consulting required)
- Strong background in sales & use tax, with working knowledge of state income and franchise tax
- Experience with multi-state income/franchise compliance, planning, and apportionment
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and client engagements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, MST, or JD strongly preferred
- Experience with indirect tax technology (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) is a plus



