State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager

Clark Nuber PS•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

The State & Local Tax (SALT) Manager role offers an opportunity to significantly impact a growing SALT practice by addressing complex state income tax issues, advising clients, and developing staff. The manager will collaborate with clients and colleagues to navigate multi-state tax challenges and develop practical solutions within a team that values technical excellence and long-term client relationships. Key responsibilities include managing state income tax compliance and consulting engagements across various industries, acting as a trusted advisor on filing positions, risk areas, and tax savings opportunities. The role involves leading engagements from planning to delivery, setting timelines, supervising and mentoring staff, and conducting detailed technical reviews. Additionally, the manager will serve as a technical resource, contribute to practice development, and support firm growth through collaboration and business development, blending hands-on technical work with leadership, coaching, and client relationship management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field or a combination of education and directly related work experience.
Five to eight years of progressive State and Local Tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience.
Demonstrated successful experience as a supervisor.
Must pass a background check, including a credit check, at any time to remain eligible for this position.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMI and Masters in Taxation or LLM preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage large state income tax compliance projects and identify tax savings opportunities and areas of risk.
Advise clients on state filing positions and requirements.
Coach, train and mentor state and local tax staff as well as staff in other practice groups.
Collaborate with colleagues to plan, supervise, and execute holistic approaches to complex individual and commercial state tax issues.
Work closely with partners, principals, senior managers, managers, seniors, and staff in other practice groups to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
Serve as a technical resource for Seniors, and Associates, as well as clients, in area of specialization and expertise.
Identify new technical issues in specialty area and take initiative to communicate with others on staff to increase awareness and understanding of the issue(s).
Gain experience delivering state and local tax advisory services, including refund reviews, nexus studies, taxability matrices, voluntary disclosures, tax minimization studies, and assisting with business development opportunities.
Conduct sophisticated tax research, consulting, and analysis to plan transactions and to resolve compliance issues.
Participate in activities which support practice development and firm growth strategies and goals.
Assist shareholders and principals in identifying and proposing new work for existing clients.
Engage in professional activities such as writing and publishing articles, preparing, and delivering speeches, teaching courses or attending professional events.