State & Local Tax (SALT) Manager – Income & Indirect Taxes

Envision yourself at Barracuda

We are seeking a State & Local Tax (SALT) professional to support sales and use tax, business tax, and state income tax compliance within a multinational company.

About the role

This role is part of a lean, high-performing tax team reporting to the Director of Global Tax and focuses on supporting state tax compliance, audits and sales tax operations. The role is intended for someone with solid SALT experience who can execute day-to-day responsibilities with solid technical expertise, sound judgment, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-state income and franchise tax compliance, including data gathering, filings, apportionment, and nexus-related analysis
• Manage sales and use tax operations end-to-end, including system governance and updates for product and tax law changes
• Support state and local tax audits and risk management, balancing technical positions with practical outcomes
• Maintain and update tax system configurations, including Avalara taxability logic, product mapping, and related documentation
• Contribute to improvements across SALT compliance and reporting processes
• Help identify areas where automation, documentation, or system updates can improve accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for compliance, audit and reporting purposes
• Partner with A/R to resolve sales tax credits and customer tax-related inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of related state and local tax experience (in-house and/or Big Four/public), with strong state income tax preferably in the high-tech/software industry
• Working knowledge of multi-state income tax concepts, apportionment, nexus, indirect tax rules, and multistate compliance requirements
• Experience in state and local tax compliance, including indirect taxes (sales, use, gross receipts)
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment and communicate status clearly
• Strong attention to detail, strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience preparing tax schedules, reconciliations, workpapers, and supporting documentation

Preferred Experience

• Experience with U.S. tax reporting for complex transactions
• Experience with Avalara, including configuration, governance, and taxability mapping
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems

Qualifications

• Experience in the high-tech/software industry preferred

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

At Barracuda, we offer:

• A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued
• Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda
• Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
• High-quality health benefits
• Retail Plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
• Volunteer opportunities

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $128,000 to $170,000 USD. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, the budget for the position, and applicable employment laws.

Schedule

Full-time position