Tax Manager, Sales & Use Tax

Sales & Use Tax Compliance & Consulting

Manage and review Sales & Use Tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.

Oversee return data gathering, reconciliations, and workpaper documentation (including tie-outs to GL/sales data where applicable).

Support clients in optimizing indirect tax compliance processes and controls to improve accuracy and reduce risk.

Advises clients on nexus, taxability (including product/service and SaaS/digital goods considerations, as applicable), exemptions, and audit defense.

Assists with responses to state and local notices, information requests, and audit inquiries.

Leads voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), nexus studies, exposure reviews, and related remediation planning.

Identifies and quantifies risks and opportunities (e.g., refund opportunities, exemption gaps) and recommends the next practical steps.

Serves as a technical resource for indirect tax matters, providing guidance on research, positions, and documentation.

Drafts and reviews client deliverables (memos, notices responses, audit support packages, process documentation) with clear, business-focused recommendations.

Maintains awareness of legislative and regulatory changes impacting Sales & Use Tax and proactively communicates impacts to clients and internal teams.

Supports indirect tax technology and data initiatives, including use of Avalara for rate/taxability configuration, returns support, and reporting (as applicable by client).

PARTNER WITH CLIENTS

Partner with clients to validate product/service mapping and taxability decisions within Avalara and related systems.

Client Experience

Act as primary client contact, delivering proactive, high-quality service and managing expectations across timelines, scope, and deliverables.

Build trusted-advisor relationships by understanding client operations, data flows, and indirect tax risk areas.

Communicate complex tax concepts clearly to clients and internal teams, tailoring messages to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

Review work of senior and staff accountants; provide coaching, feedback, and technical guidance to drive quality and development.

Manage engagement workflows, budgets (where applicable), and deadlines; coordinate resources to ensure on-time, accurate delivery.

Contribute to team training, standard workpapers, and continuous improvement initiatives.