Tax Manager - SALT

Accountants One hired by a long-term client to help them hire a Corporate Tax Manager - SALT. This is an exciting time to join, just after an acquisition, and be part of helping build out a tax department. They are a global, private equity–backed manufacturing company with plans to continue growing through acquisition and organic growth.

The Corporate Tax Manager will oversee the sales & use tax and broader state and local tax (SALT) compliance and planning. This role will serve as the internal subject-matter expert coordinating and reviewing the work of our external CPA firms while driving accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all jurisdictions.

The Tax Manager – Sales & Use and SALT will be responsible for managing outsourced state and local tax compliance processes, reviewing external deliverables for accuracy, and ensuring the company’s tax positions are compliant and optimized. This hands-on role requires strong technical knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to act as the liaison between internal departments and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and external CPA firms handling sales & use, franchise, property, and state income tax compliance.
• Review all outsourced tax filings and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with company data and tax positions.
• Oversee monthly sales & use tax reporting, account reconciliation, and ensure timely filing and state tax payments across all jurisdictions.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure proper state tax coding is maintained on customers and vendors within the ERP systems.
• Monitor and manage state and local tax notices, audits, and correspondence, coordinating responses and strategy with external advisors.
• Evaluate nexus exposure and registration requirements as the company expands into new markets or business lines.
• Maintain internal controls, reconciliations, and documentation to support state tax filings and financial statement reporting.
• Assist in state tax provision calculations, accruals, and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.
• Research and advise on state tax law changes, state tax incentives, and compliance risks impacting operations.
• Support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration by coordinating SALT reviews with external partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology solutions to streamline the outsourced compliance workflow.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, Master's of Tax a plus.
• CPA required.
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in state and local taxation, including sales & use tax review and compliance oversight.
• Strong understanding of multi-state operations and indirect tax implications.
• Experience managing relationships with external CPA firms and reviewing outsourced deliverables.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards) and tax software such as Avalara, Vertex, or ONESOURCE.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams.

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