Sales Tax Manager / Senior Manager – State & Local Tax (SALT)
On-siteLincolnshire, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct technical research on complex state and local tax issues to develop memoranda, analyses, and recommendations for clients across various industries. Evaluate multi-state sales tax obligations and review exemption certificates to ensure regulatory compliance and identify risk exposure. Participate in transaction due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, assessing indirect tax implications and advising on post-transaction compliance and integration requirements. Review Sales & Use Tax filings for accuracy and assist with nexus studies, voluntary disclosures, and audit inquiries. Act as a liaison between clients and tax authorities to resolve matters effectively while leveraging tax technology solutions like Avalara and Vertex to enhance operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience within State & Local Tax (SALT)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated expertise in Sales & Use Tax
- Demonstrated expertise in Indirect tax compliance
- Demonstrated expertise in Multi-state tax regulations
- Demonstrated expertise in Tax research, analysis, and technical interpretation
- Professional certification required: CPA, JD/LLM, CMI, or equivalent credential
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Proven ability to build client relationships and manage complex tax engagements from planning through execution
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience within public accounting, consulting, or professional services environments
- Experience supporting M&A transactions, including tax due diligence and transaction advisory services
- Hands-on experience with sales tax automation and compliance platforms
- Strong project management capabilities with a client-focused advisory approach
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