Manager, Sales & Use Tax

Forvis Mazars • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Forvis Mazars, LLP’s State and Local Tax team helps businesses navigate state and local taxation through technical expertise and client-focused support. The team provides strategic insights and hands-on assistance across areas including income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, and credits and incentives, aiming to help clients minimize risk, enhance compliance, and identify tax savings opportunities.

The Manager, Sales & Use Tax leads and manages multiple client engagements involving advisory, planning, technology, and controversy work. The role develops filing strategies, researches state and local tax issues, provides strategic recommendations, manages engagement delivery and client relationships, supports audits and examinations, and coaches professional staff. It may also assist with state income tax compliance.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a professional services network. The firm has more than 7,000 team members and delivers assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. It describes its workplace as one where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and people are valued and supported.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
• At least 4.5 years of experience in public accounting tax or state and local tax.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current and valid CPA certification, CMI – Sales Tax certification from IPT, or a JD or LLM.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
• Proficiency with tax automation platforms, including Avalara and Vertex.
• A proven track record of identifying, developing, and expanding business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple sales and use tax client engagements, including advisory, planning, technology, and controversy work.
• Develop and implement filing strategies for clients across diverse industries.
• Research technical sales and use tax issues and develop strategic recommendations, memoranda, and planning solutions.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Conduct in-depth research on state and local tax issues, including taxability and sourcing.
• Manage concurrent engagements and meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Oversee client relationships, including billing, communication, and resource planning.
• Draft and review technical tax memoranda supporting client positions.
• Provide audit defense and support during state examinations.
• Assist with state income tax compliance activities as needed.
• Coach and mentor professional staff, fostering their growth and development.

Benefits

• Robust total rewards program.
• Flexible work environment.
• The firm says its workplace supports learning, growth, relationships, and employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager