Tax Senior Manager, State and Local Tax - Sales & Use Tax

About the role

A Tax Senior Manager, State and Local Tax - Sales & Use Tax advises clients on sales & use tax implications, recommends actions, and identifies compliance methods. This role involves marketing, developing strategies, and resolving tax controversies. Responsibilities include research, tax compliance, consulting, and software utilization.

Responsibilities

• Researches complex sales & use tax situations and develops taxability matrices.
• Evaluates and improves compliance processes for clients.
• Drafts tax memorandums and opinions, and reviews client operations.
• Manages engagements and ensures tax engagement letters are adopted.
• Develops and implements new sales & use tax strategies.
• Represents clients in tax authority examinations and negotiations.
• Utilizes sales & use tax research tools and software.
• Provides technical client service and negotiates settlements.
• Reviews and manages client records for proper resale and exemption certificates.
• Assists in strategy development and studies sales & use tax implications.
• Supervises SALT Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates on assigned engagements.

Requirements

Eight+ years of prior experience in state and local/multistate experience, supervising tax professionals, and preparing/reviewing tax provisions. Significant business development and marketing experience, CPA certification, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and exposure to tax applications and research tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D. preferred.
• Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior analytical and research skills.
• Solid organizational skills, especially for meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to manage a team of tax professionals and delegate work assignments.
• Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and client personnel.
• Advanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards.
• Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in sales & use tax filings.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause / effect for taxable conditions.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior analytical and research skills.
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment.
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel.
• Advanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of sales & use tax services.
• Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in sales & use tax filings.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential sales & use tax issues.

Benefits

Details about benefits such as flexible work arrangements, opportunities for advancement, and the BDO ESOP program are provided. Specific details about benefits may vary based on location.