Senior Tax Manager, Transaction Tax

Overview

This employee-owned organization is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead high-level transaction tax consulting engagements and provide expert guidance on state and local tax matters. The role involves managing client accounts, mentoring consulting teams, and supporting strategic business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transaction tax reviews, reverse audits, and refund claims for clients.
• Review client records to identify refund potential, credits, deficiency assessments, and procedural improvements.
• Prepare and review written reports, Letters of Findings, and periodic status updates for clients and state taxing authorities.
• Represent clients during audits and hearings with state tax officials.
• Conduct on-site inspections of client facilities and operations.
• Provide technical guidance on complex tax issues and multi-state compliance.
• Maintain current, expert-level knowledge of state and local tax laws, regulations, and court decisions.
• Manage, coordinate, and review consulting team activities.
• Mentor and coach staff; provide performance feedback and development support.
• Participate in staffing decisions and resource planning.
• Support business development efforts, including scoping and developing customized solutions for new and existing clients.
• Maintain work-in-process reports and contribute to forecasting and backlog management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in transaction tax consulting, including 7-9 years of supervisory or mentoring experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge of transaction tax and related systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee stock ownership program (eligibility begins on day one; ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of annual compensation).
• Company-paid parental leave.
• Generous time off package.
• Multiple benefit plans (eligibility begins on day one of employment).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week.
• Travel: 10–25%.
• Physical activity includes:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
  • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. No discrimination is practiced on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance applying or an accommodation during the application process, contact the Human Resources team.