Sales/Use Tax Manager - $150K ++

Henderson Harbor Tax was established in 2009 as a specialized tax placement division of Henderson Harbor Group. Over the past 16 years, HHTax has successfully leveraged our vast network of tax professionals and our targeted industry knowledge to successfully advise careers and place professionals at every level from Tax Associates to Chief Tax Officers, and Tax Partners, in both private industry and public accounting. We service our clients primarily in the New York Metro area, as well as nationally through our AAFA network (45 financial staffing affiliates throughout the U.S. and Canada).

Overview

The Sales & Use Tax Manager will lead and manage the sales and use tax function, ensuring compliance while identifying planning opportunities and mitigating risk across multi-state operations. This role partners closely with finance, legal, operations, and external advisors to support business growth, transactions, and evolving regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of U.S. sales and use tax compliance, including return preparation, review, filings, and payments across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee nexus determinations, taxability analyses, exemption certificate management, and audit defense activities
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on sales and use tax matters, advising internal stakeholders on transactional and operational tax issues
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business; implement process and system changes as needed
• Lead sales tax audits, including data gathering, issue resolution, and interaction with taxing authorities
• Partner with IT and finance teams to enhance sales tax automation, systems integrations, and data accuracy
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce exposure, and enhance efficiency through planning and technology
• Manage and mentor junior tax staff and coordinate with external advisors and service providers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, JD, or MST strongly preferred
• 6 years of progressive indirect tax experience with a strong focus on U.S. sales and use tax
• In-depth knowledge of multi-state sales tax rules, including nexus, sourcing, exemptions, and audit procedures
• Experience supporting audits and interacting directly with state and local taxing authorities
• Familiarity with sales tax automation tools (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, or similar platforms)
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment