State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager

SAX Advisory Group • Parsippany, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sax Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a full-time SALT Tax Manager to join its growing accounting, tax, and advisory firm. The firm serves closely held companies, family-owned businesses, not-for-profit entities, government, and high-net-worth individuals. This position must be worked on a hybrid basis from the firm's New York City or New Jersey offices in Parsippany or Tinton Falls.

The manager will provide state and local tax compliance, advisory, planning, technology, and controversy services to multi-state companies. The role includes reviewing state income tax returns, researching and communicating state tax issues, advising on business restructuring and intercompany transactions, and representing clients in state tax controversies. The manager will supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff and help complete client engagements effectively and efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
• CPA required.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Strong technical taxation skills, particularly in State and Local Tax.
• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax issues across various industries and transaction types.
• Experience with multi-state income tax issues for pass-through entities and corporations.
• Ability to determine nexus and filing requirements for sales and use tax and income tax.
• Ability to advise on state tax effects of different entity types in business formations and sales.
• Expertise reviewing state income tax returns.
• Experience using CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement trial balance software.
• Strong communication skills for managing and developing client relationships.
• Exposure to federal and state tax research.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other accounting and tax software programs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• MST, MBA, JD, or LLM degree.

Responsibilities

• Review state income tax returns and information presented on returns before, during, and after preparation.
• Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax compliance, advisory services, planning, technology, and controversies.
• Prepare clients for discussions with auditors; represent clients at hearings and appeal meetings; and prepare protests.
• Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax controversies.
• Research and draft summaries of state tax legislation for internal and client communication.
• Supervise teams and leverage team members' skills to complete engagements effectively and efficiently.
• Analyze state tax considerations and impacts related to business restructuring projects and intercompany transactions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax staff members.
• Assist with estate tax examinations.

Benefits

• Top-tier health, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Medical and dependent care benefits.
• Life and voluntary life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution.
• Defined contribution plan (profit sharing).
• Customized work arrangements.
• Floating holidays and volunteer PTO.
• Unlimited PTO for managers and above.
• Referral bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
• Healthy Living Reimbursement Program.
• Health and wellness app subscription.
• CPA and EA reimbursement for study materials and exams.
• AICPA and CPA State Society membership reimbursement for managers and above.
• OnDemand access to industry-leading CPE courses.
• Summer Fridays at 1 p.m.

What This Job Offers

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