Senior Tax Manager, State and Local Tax
About The Position
Join Aprio's Speciality Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Tax Manager, State and Local Tax to join their dynamic team. We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager of SALT to take on a key leadership position within a growing tax consulting practice. This role is ideal for a strategic, client-facing professional with deep expertise in sales & use tax and strong exposure to state income and franchise tax matters. You’ll lead complex engagements, advise clients across multi-state tax issues, and play a critical role in scaling the SALT practice.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of SALT experience (public accounting or consulting required)
- Strong background in sales & use tax, with working knowledge of state income and franchise tax
- Experience with multi-state income/franchise compliance, planning, and apportionment
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and client engagements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, MST, or JD strongly preferred
- Experience with indirect tax technology (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex SALT engagements across sales & use, state income, and franchise tax
- Serve as a trusted advisor on nexus, apportionment, taxability, and multi-state planning
- Oversee review of returns, provisions, and technical memoranda
- Lead audit defense, VDAs, and tax controversy engagements
- Advise on income/franchise tax implications including state filings, apportionment methodologies, and planning strategies
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships; identify growth opportunities
- Mentor and develop Managers and staff; help build a high-performing team
- Support practice growth initiatives, process improvements, and potential business development efforts
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
