Sales and Use Tax Manager, State and Local Tax

BDO USA, P.C.•Mclean, VA

1d•$95,000 - $160,000

About The Position

BDO’s State & Local Tax practice is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax. The Manager advises multistate clients on complex indirect tax matters, leads client engagements, develops practical tax solutions, supervises and develops team members, and builds strong client relationships. The role includes advising clients on multistate sales and use tax matters; researching complex issues and developing business-focused recommendations; managing engagement deliverables, deadlines, staffing, and economics; and assisting with audits, refund claims, voluntary disclosures, notices, and taxing-authority interactions. The Manager also reviews client operations and tax processes, prepares and reviews technical client deliverables, identifies opportunities to provide additional services, and collaborates with professionals across BDO. The position supervises, coaches, and develops associates and senior associates and reviews their work product. A bachelor’s degree is required. Four or more years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or related state and local tax experience, along with experience managing client engagements and supervising professionals, is required. A CPA, JD, or other relevant professional credential is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, is required; familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools is preferred. Salary ranges are $95,000–$160,000 nationally, in Maryland, and in NYC/Long Island/Westchester. Individual salary offers depend on factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. BDO describes an ESOP as part of its compensation and Total Rewards offerings; benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Four or more years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or related state and local tax experience.
Experience managing client engagements and supervising professionals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.
Strong research, analytical, technical writing, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex tax issues into practical recommendations for clients.
Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax concepts and practices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics.
CPA, JD, or other relevant professional credential.
Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on multistate sales and use tax matters, including taxability, nexus, sourcing, exemptions, compliance, planning, refunds, and controversy.
Research and analyze complex sales and use tax issues and develop practical, business-focused recommendations.
Manage client engagements and workstreams, including deliverables, deadlines, staffing, and engagement economics.
Assist clients with audits, refund claims, voluntary disclosures, notices, and interactions with taxing authorities.
Review client operations, transaction data, and tax processes to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements.
Prepare and review technical analyses, memoranda, taxability matrices, and other client deliverables.
Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to provide additional services.
Collaborate with professionals across BDO to deliver integrated client solutions.
Supervise, coach, and develop associates and senior associates and review their work product.