Sales & Use Tax Manager
On-site · Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Lead multistate sales and use tax compliance engagements, including preparation and review of returns across multiple jurisdictions; advise clients on sales and use tax nexus, taxability determinations, transaction structuring, and indirect tax planning opportunities; manage audits, VDAs, and state/local tax controversy matters; conduct voluntary disclosures and recovery reviews to identify savings and reduce risk; evaluate tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings; interpret evolving state/local tax laws and communicate impact to clients and team; develop proposals and thought leadership content; mentor and develop associates and senior staff; collaborate with firm leadership to grow the SALT practice.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of sales and use tax experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry/government
- Strong technical knowledge of multistate sales and use tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Experience managing audits, voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), and state and local tax controversy matters
- Strong tax research skills and experience utilizing tax research databases and compliance software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to clients and colleagues
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing professional staff
- Proven ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
- Preferred: CPA license or CMI-Sales Tax designation
- Experience with indirect tax automation solutions such as Avalara, Vertex, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with ERP and accounting systems
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring projects from a sales and use tax perspective
- Prior experience in a client-facing advisory environment
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