Sales and Use Tax Manager - State and Local Tax
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 managing client engagements and workstreams, supporting clients through audits and other tax authority interactions, reviewing operations and tax processes, and preparing or reviewing technical client deliverables. The Manager supervises, coaches, and develops associates and senior associates and reviews their work product. A bachelor’s degree is required; a focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics is preferred. At least four 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 in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, is required, as is familiarity with strong research, analytical, technical writing, project management, and communication skills.
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 in 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.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership.
- Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
