Indirect Tax Compliance Manager

Smith and Howard

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
  • CPA or CMI license preferred
  • 5-10 years of sales tax compliance experience
  • Experience managing staff and client relationships
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-state and local indirect tax compliance engagements
  • Ensure accurate and timely filings across jurisdictions
  • Supervise associates and seniors for high-quality client service
  • Review and finalize state and local tax filings for compliance
  • Manage engagement workflows, deadlines, and resources
  • Respond to tax notices and assist with audits
  • Identify process improvements and enhance technology use

Benefits

  • Engagement in high-impact, multi-jurisdictional projects
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
  • Work in a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Access to the latest technology and resources for efficiency
Full Job Description
Indirect Tax Compliance Manager

Summary
In the Compliance Manager role, you'll lead multi-state and local indirect tax compliance engagements for clients across North America. You'll collaborate with a network of SALT professionals to ensure accurate, timely filings across complex jurisdictions, while overseeing end-to-end engagement delivery, including preparation, review, workflow coordination, and quality control to meet client and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions
  • Uphold firm and AICPA and IPT ethical standards while maintaining strict client confidentiality.
  • Deliver high-quality state and local use compliance services with strong client focus and attention to detail.
  • Lead planning, execution, and completion of compliance engagements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and jurisdictional compliance.
  • Supervise and guide associates and seniors to ensure consistent, high-quality client service throughout engagements.
  • Review and finalize state and local tax filings to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Manage engagement workflows, deadlines, and resources to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Respond to tax notices and assist with audits and issue resolution as needed.
  • Identify and support process improvements and use of technology to enhance efficiency.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to support ongoing compliance needs.
Position Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
  • CPA or CMI license preferred
  • Five to ten years of sales tax compliance experience, preferred
  • Experience managing staff and client relationships in a professional services setting
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex problems independently or collaboratively
  • Excellent communication and time management skills across multiple projects

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