SALT Tax Compliance Senior Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a SALT Tax Compliance Senior Manager based in the United States.

Lead complex state and local tax compliance initiatives while guiding teams, supporting clients, and driving operational excellence within a growing advisory environment. This senior leadership role combines advanced tax expertise, client relationship management, business development, and team development responsibilities. You will oversee complex multistate compliance engagements, provide strategic guidance on challenging tax matters, and help shape service delivery standards. Working closely with firm leaders and professionals across the organization, you will contribute to business growth while mentoring teams and ensuring high-quality client outcomes. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced tax leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving complex compliance challenges.

Accountabilities: Oversee and manage multiple state and local tax compliance engagements simultaneously, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality deliverables.

Lead and supervise tax compliance teams, providing guidance, coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by addressing complex tax matters, responding to tax authority notices, and providing representation support when needed.

Apply advanced technical knowledge to research, analyze, and communicate solutions for complex multistate tax issues.

Manage operational functions for assigned department teams, including workflow planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and performance monitoring.

Identify opportunities for business development and contribute to expanding client relationships through strategic initiatives.

Build strong client partnerships through effective communication, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Collaborate with firm leadership and cross-functional teams to improve processes, service offerings, and operational effectiveness.

Demonstrate leadership through example by promoting technical excellence, accountability, and a client-focused culture.

Provide strategic feedback and recommendations to senior stakeholders to support business objectives.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in state and local tax (SALT) compliance, including significant experience managing state income tax compliance teams.

Deep understanding of state tax concepts, including nexus, state modifications, apportionment, combined reporting, filing methods, elections, PTE tax, and C&I taxation.

Strong experience reviewing and delivering complex multistate tax returns.

Proven ability to manage client-facing tax engagements and provide technical guidance on complex compliance matters.

Experience with state tax technology platforms such as CCH Axcess.

Advanced proficiency with Excel, data analysis, and tax-related reporting tools.

Strong leadership, organizational, budgeting, and project management skills.

Ability to manage priorities, monitor progress, and ensure successful execution of multiple initiatives.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, team members, and firm leadership.

Experience identifying business development opportunities and supporting growth initiatives.

Knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and applications in tax or professional services is considered a plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $155,000–$190,000 , plus performance-based bonuses.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Fully remote work opportunity.

Opportunity to lead impactful tax compliance initiatives within a growing advisory organization.

Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Collaborative environment with experienced tax professionals and firm leaders.

Opportunity to work with diverse clients and complex multistate tax challenges.

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