Overview
A top 20 CPA and advisory firm with over 40 U.S. offices and international locations is seeking a Manager of Sales Tax Compliance to join their Specialty Tax team. This role involves leading client engagements related to sales and use tax compliance and advisory services within a public accounting environment. The position requires technical expertise, client relationship management, and team leadership in a fast-paced, remote-oriented setting.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full sales and use tax compliance lifecycle for multiple clients, including planning, preparation, review, and timely filing of state and local sales tax returns
- Oversee and review workpapers and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on sales tax matters, providing guidance and resolving complex issues
- Correspond with state and local tax authorities to respond to notices and resolve client inquiries
- Supervise, train, and mentor staff and seniors, including delegation of work, review, and performance feedback
- Coordinate engagement timelines, manage workflow, and ensure deadlines are met across multiple projects
- Collaborate with firm leadership on process improvements, technology utilization, and best practices
- Maintain individual production responsibilities while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive experience in sales and use tax compliance
- Experience in public accounting or tax advisory firms required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- Strong understanding of multi-state sales and use tax issues
- Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to clients
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability and ownership
- Data-conscious mindset with interest in systems, process efficiency, and data integrity
- Positive, solutions-oriented approach with adaptability to change
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, remote team environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $98,500 - $160,000 per year (actual salary may vary within or outside this range based on experience and qualifications)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401(k) plan with profit sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off
- Parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition assistance and CPA support programs with cash incentives upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group, and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Location
Multiple U.S. office locations with options for remote and hybrid work arrangements.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations, or any other category protected by applicable law.