Sr. Tax Manager – SALT

Lynnwood, WA

Our client, an established accounting and consulting firm is in search of a highly skilled Senior Tax Manager – Income Tax (SALT) to join their State and Local Tax (SALT) group.

As a Sr. Tax Manager, you will be key to the leadership team and front-facing with top clients. You will be responsible for leading and executing a variety of state and local tax initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in sales and use tax with additional experience in income, franchise and gross receipts tax considered a plus.

An ideal candidate will have a breadth of experience including being front-facing clients and mentoring junior tax associates. This is an excellent opportunity to get in with a growing and collaborative company.

Sr. Tax Manager Duties:

• Oversee SALT projects, including nexus studies, tax research, and planning.
• Lead sales and use tax audits, compliance, and consulting.
• Develop SALT strategies to minimize tax liability and ensure compliance.
• Advise clients on tax planning, audits, and business strategies.
• Research state tax laws, apportionment, and revenue sourcing.
• Mentor tax staff, oversee engagements, and provide training.
• Manage engagement staffing, billings, and profitability.
  

Qualifications:

• Strong public accounting tax experience. BA/BS in Accounting; MS in Taxation a plus.
• 7+ years’ experience with State and Local Tax.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and leading teams.
• Tax return review skills.
• Strong tax research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and efficiently from start to finish.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits & Appreciation:

• Flexible schedules outside of tax season and a 50-hour work week during tax season.
• Option to work in the office and from home (our office is virtualized).
• Great vacation package.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, 401k match at 3%
  

Compensation: $140,000-$170,000+