Sales and Use Tax Senior Manager

Overview

A national full-service accounting, advisory, and consulting firm is seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Senior Manager to lead the Sales & Use (Indirect) Tax division within their SALT practice. This role involves managing multiple complex tax engagements and delivering innovative sales and use tax planning strategies for a diverse client base. The Senior Manager will stay current on tax law changes across various states and communicate key updates to both the firm and clients. Additionally, this position includes mentoring and developing Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers in both technical tax knowledge and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex sales and use tax engagements
• Develop and implement innovative sales and use tax planning ideas
• Monitor and communicate state tax law changes to internal teams and clients
• Mentor and develop staff and managers in technical and client service skills
• Support practice growth through relationship management and client service

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA, CMI, or JD certification
• Minimum of 7 years of state and local tax experience in a public accounting firm, focusing on indirect (sales & use) tax compliance and consulting
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff and managers

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong relationship management and practice development skills
• Ability to attract new clients and expand services with existing clients

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $141,000 to $230,000 (California and New York Metropolitan areas)
• Actual compensation based on experience, skills, certifications, and location
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days
• In-house continuing professional education (CPE) and learning opportunities covering technical skills, practice development, leadership training, and personal growth

Location

• Positions available in California and New York Metropolitan areas

Additional Information

• The employer supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.
• This role is eligible for an employee referral program.
• Third-party staffing agency submissions are not being accepted for this position.