Manager 3, State and Local Tax

About the role

We seek a seasoned Head of State & Local Tax (SALT) Professional to lead sales and use tax, city and local business, property, and state income tax functions. The role is accountable for end-to-end compliance, audit management, policy and procedure governance, and SALT strategic planning. This leader will design, implement, and continuously improve sales tax systems to drive automation, efficiency, and accuracy on a large scale. This high-visibility position requires in-depth technical expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across a dynamic, multi-state jurisdictional enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end sales and use tax operations, including new product offerings, configuration and governance of the Vertex sales tax system, a dynamic environment where product offerings and tax laws change frequently, and coordination of sales tax system updates and integration.
• Oversee tax compliance and internal controls: oversee the preparation and review of sales/use, property, city, and state income/franchise tax returns to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee quarterly and yearly financial statement reporting, including managing ASC 450 and 740 tax reserve analysis.
• Manage audits and risk: lead state and local tax audits, balancing risk management with practical resolutions. Oversee effective internal controls.
• Lead the SALT strategy: develop and execute state and local tax strategies to ensure they are aligned with the company’s overall tax and business objectives.
• Develop people and processes: mentor your team, identify growth opportunities, and leverage technology to streamline compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive state and local tax experience (in-house and Big Four/Public) with heavy experience in sales tax, preferably in the high-tech software industry.
• Vertex subject matter expert with experience in configuration, governance, policy updates for new laws/products, exemption certificates, and systems updates/integrations.
• Proven track record of working in a fast-paced dynamic environment where the product offerings, tax laws, and automation tools change frequently.
• Proven track record of automating systems and processes at scale.
• Deep knowledge of ASC 450 tax reserve analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated success in managing and negotiating sales tax audits and controversy resolution.
• Outstanding leadership and strong communication skills.
• Collaborative business partner who builds trust cross-functionally.