Sales and Use Tax Manager - State and Local Tax
About The Position
BDO’s State & Local Tax practice is seeking a Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax. The role 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 Manager oversees client engagements and workstreams, including deliverables, deadlines, staffing, and engagement economics. They research complex tax issues, review client operations and transaction data, prepare and review technical deliverables, support clients in dealings with taxing authorities, and collaborate with professionals across BDO to provide integrated solutions. BDO describes its work environment as relationship-focused, with meaningful work, leaders invested in employee success, and opportunities to build a career. The firm values the professional use and validation of generative and agentic AI outputs. BDO is an ESOP company, and its ESOP is 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 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 client recommendations.
- Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax concepts and practices.
Nice To Haves
- A 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
- ESOP beneficial ownership opportunity as part of the firm’s compensation and Total Rewards offerings
- Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
