Tax Manager | SALT (State & Local Tax Manager)

Job description:

Job description:

As a SALT Tax Manager, you can expect to perform the following:

• Lead and manage income apportionment, income allocation, and multi-state apportionment projects.
• Conduct and review income tax nexus studies to identify filing responsibilities and ensure compliance.
• Provide leadership on sales and use tax matters, including taxability reviews, audit defense, and use tax planning.
• Guide clients on sourcing methods, including cost of performance and market-based sourcing approaches.
• Interpret and advise on Public Law 86-272 and its impact on state income tax filings.
• Oversee voluntary disclosure agreements, closing agreements, and compromise negotiations.
• Develop tax strategies for transaction structuring, business purchase and sale structuring, and due diligence.
• Manage reverse refund audits, managed audits, and compliance processes for multi-state operations.
• Prepare and supervise tax assessment protests and related pleadings, ensuring timely resolution with taxing authorities.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and team members on inquiries from state and local taxing agencies.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of compliance reporting services across multiple jurisdictions.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring clear communication and excellent service delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement best practices and innovative tax solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field preferred (CPA must).
• 5 years of experience in a CPA firm or SALT, with leadership in a managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge of state and local tax laws, compliance, and planning strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, mentor staff, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in tax research tools and software (e.g., CCH, UltraTax CS, QuickBooks).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.