Sales and Use Tax Manager, State and Local Tax

BDO USA • McLean, VA

23h

About The Position

BDO’s State & Local Tax practice is seeking a 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 clients with audits, refund claims, voluntary disclosures, notices, and taxing-authority interactions. The Manager also reviews client operations, transaction data, and tax processes to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements; prepares and reviews technical analyses and other client deliverables; identifies opportunities to provide additional services; and collaborates with BDO professionals to deliver integrated solutions.

The position supervises, coaches, and develops associates and senior associates and reviews their work product.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics is preferred.
• Four or more years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or related state and local tax experience required.
• Experience managing client engagements and supervising professionals required.
• Proficient 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

• 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 solutions to clients.
• Supervise, coach, and develop associates and senior associates and review their work product.

What This Job Offers

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