Sales Tax Manager / Senior Manager – State & Local Tax (SALT)

Location: Lincolnshire, IL
Work Arrangement: Full-Time
Salary: $130,000 – $200,000 per year

About the Organization

Our client is a leading professional services and accounting advisory organization providing specialized tax, accounting, and consulting solutions to privately held businesses and growing organizations. The firm supports clients with complex financial and regulatory challenges through deep technical expertise, industry knowledge, and a commitment to delivering high-quality advisory services.

The organization offers professionals the opportunity to work on diverse client engagements, including tax compliance, transaction advisory, and strategic consulting initiatives.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sales Tax Manager / Senior Manager – State & Local Tax (SALT) to provide technical leadership in sales and use tax compliance, tax research, and transaction advisory support.

This role requires a strong background in Sales & Use Tax, indirect tax compliance, M&A tax due diligence, and multi-state tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have public accounting or consulting experience and the ability to manage complex client engagements while providing strategic tax guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Use Tax Advisory

• Provide technical guidance and consulting support on Sales & Use Tax matters.

• Research complex state and local tax issues and prepare technical memorandums and reports.

• Analyze multi-state sales tax requirements and compliance obligations.

• Review exemption certificates and ensure proper documentation.

M&A Tax Support

• Support mergers and acquisitions through tax due diligence and transaction structuring.

• Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities during acquisition reviews.

• Assist clients with post-transaction tax compliance requirements.

Compliance & Tax Reporting

• Review Sales & Use Tax returns for accuracy and compliance.

• Assist with voluntary disclosure agreements and tax registrations.

• Respond to state tax notices and inquiries.

• Represent clients in communications with state and local tax authorities.

Technology & Process Management

• Utilize tax technology platforms such as:

  • Avalara

  • Vertex

  • TaxJar

  • Similar indirect tax software solutions

• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and compliance workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 6+ years of State & Local Tax (SALT) experience.

• Strong expertise in:

  • Sales & Use Tax

  • Indirect tax compliance

  • Multi-state tax regulations

  • Tax research and analysis

• Required professional designation:

  • CPA, JD/LLM, CMI, or equivalent certification.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage client relationships and complex tax engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting or tax consulting experience.

• Experience supporting M&A tax due diligence.

• Experience working with sales tax automation platforms.

• Strong client advisory and project management skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• SALT professional with deep Sales & Use Tax expertise.

• Experienced advisor comfortable working directly with clients.

• Strong technical researcher with the ability to interpret changing tax regulations.

• Able to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $130,000 – $200,000 annually

• Full-time opportunity

• Professional growth opportunities within a tax advisory environment