Sales and Use Tax Manager - State and Local Tax

Job Summary:

BDO’s State & Local Tax practice is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax. The Manager will advise multistate clients on complex indirect tax matters, lead client engagements, develop practical tax solutions, supervise and develop team members, and build strong client relationships.

Job Duties:

• Advises clients on multistate sales and uses tax matters, including taxability, nexus, sourcing, exemptions, compliance, planning, refunds, and controversy
• Researches and analyzes complex sales and uses tax issues and develops practical, business-focused recommendations
• Manages client engagements and workstreams, including deliverables, deadlines, staffing, and engagement economics
• Assists clients with audits, refund claims, voluntary disclosures, notices, and interactions with taxing authorities
• Reviews client operations, transaction data, and tax processes to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements
• Prepares and reviews technical analyses, memoranda, taxability matrices, and other client deliverables
• Builds strong client relationships and identifies opportunities to provide additional services
• Collaborates with professionals across BDO to deliver integrated solutions to clients

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coaches, and develops associates and senior associates and reviews their work product

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, preferred

Experience

• Four (4) or more years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or related state and local tax experience, required
• Experience managing client engagements and supervising professionals, required

License/Certification

• CPA, JD, or other relevant professional credential, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
• Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong research, analytical, technical writing, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex tax issues into practical recommendations for clients
• Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax concepts and practices