SALT Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager

Overview

An established independent advisory, tax, and audit firm is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager to lead and expand its growing State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. This role offers an opportunity for an experienced sales tax professional to combine advanced multistate technical expertise with practice leadership, business development, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sales and use tax engagements within the SALT group, ensuring accurate and timely deliverables with strategic oversight.
• Independently manage day-to-day client matters, escalating strategic or high-risk issues appropriately.
• Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and staff through feedback, delegation, and coaching to build future leaders.
• Continuously enhance technical knowledge in SALT specialty areas.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture within the SALT practice and strengthen relationships across service lines to improve client service.
• Serve as a technical resource for multistate sales and use tax issues.
• Lead practice initiatives, process improvements, and service offerings related to sales and use tax.
• Collaborate across service lines to identify integrated client solutions and expand client relationships.
• Champion continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies, AI tools, and workflow enhancements to improve quality, efficiency, and client experience.
• Represent the firm through speaking engagements, publications, and participation in professional organizations.

Requirements

• Stay current on SALT developments nationwide and communicate updates within the firm.
• Develop and maintain excellent technical knowledge, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Perform and manage complex tax research projects, utilizing team members effectively.
• Develop a deep understanding of client businesses and industries to provide tailored SALT solutions.
• Advise on strategies to minimize clients' sales and use tax burdens.
• Assist with business restructuring projects involving significant SALT components.
• Manage state and local tax audits, advocating client positions while maintaining positive government relationships.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials and professional colleagues in the tax community.
• Deliver high-quality work under deadlines and budgets, managing multiple clients and assignments simultaneously.
• Manage project economics and profitability.
• Mentor and develop staff professionally and technically.
• Participate in public speaking on technical topics for internal and external audiences.
• Promote technology-enabled service delivery, including AI tools and automation, to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and contribute to strategic growth.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong professional judgment and accountability.
• Positive, collaborative leadership style.
• Ownership mindset with a bias toward action.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
• Comfort operating in a growth-oriented, evolving environment.
• Ability to develop future leaders through coaching and mentoring.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Entrepreneurial thinking balanced with practical execution and risk management.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of state and local tax experience with demonstrated progression in handling complex tax issues.
• CPA or CMI designation preferred.
• Proficiency in complex state and local tax research.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting and/or taxation, or an advanced degree such as a law degree with related experience.
• At least 40 hours of continuing professional education annually to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Proficiency with tax compliance software, legal research software, and Microsoft Office suite.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Additional Information

Resumes must be submitted directly by candidates or referred by current employees. Resumes from staffing agencies or fee-based referral services will not be considered without a signed vendor contract. No fees will be paid to recruiters or agencies without a signed vendor contract.