Sales and Use Tax Senior Manager - Dallas

About the role

We are hiring a Senior Manager who’s passionate about client success, committed to developing people, and thrives with the freedom to work on your own terms. We’re not your typical consulting firm—and this isn’t your typical Senior manager role. At Merit, we believe that exceptional leadership isn’t about micromanaging—it’s about empowering. We’re looking for a Senior Manager who can deliver high-quality service to our clients, build and coach a high-performing team, and embrace the flexibility that allows for balance and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex sales and use tax engagements.
• Develop and implement innovative tax planning strategies for clients.
• Monitor and communicate changes in state tax laws and regulations.
• Provide clear and comprehensive written communications on key tax issues to the firm and clients.
• Mentor and develop Associates and Senior Associates enhancing their technical and client service skills.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and deliver exceptional client service.

Requirements

• Possesses a fundamental understanding of state tax laws and regulations
• Keeps high standards of accuracy and organization
• Enjoys meeting deadlines and feeling a sense of accomplishment
• Negotiates with confidence
• Thinks critically and recognizes when something is off
• Communicates difficult and complicated topics with ease and simplicity
• Applies your technical expertise to varied client issues/needs and provides creative, insightful analysis
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Buils strong internal and external working relationships
• Manages your time well and prioritizes tasks effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA, CMI, or JD is a plus
• Minimum of 6 years of state and local tax experience with a focus on indirect (sales & use) tax compliance and consulting.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff.
• Strong relationship management and practice development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to attract new clients and expand services to existing clients.

Skills

• Technical expertise in state and local tax laws and regulations
• Client-facing and communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Relationship management and practice development skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• PTO program
• Medical/dental/vision plan
• Matching 401(k)
• Company-sponsored events
• Continuous learning opportunities
• The flexibility to manage your work/life balance

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

The schedule is flexible to allow for balance and autonomy.