Explore State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager jobs for experienced tax professionals ready to lead multistate compliance, advise on tax strategy, and help organizations navigate complex state and local regulations. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles at corporations, accounting firms, and other organizations.
State & Local Tax Managers oversee an organization’s state and local tax obligations across jurisdictions. They may manage income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, property, and other indirect tax matters. Typical responsibilities include reviewing returns, coordinating audits, researching legislation, identifying tax risks and opportunities, and advising finance and business teams on the tax impact of operational decisions.
Employers commonly seek a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with significant tax experience. A CPA, Master of Taxation, or other advanced credential may be preferred. Strong candidates bring knowledge of multistate tax rules, excellent research and analytical skills, experience with tax technology, and the ability to communicate complex guidance to executives and cross-functional teams.
SALT Managers can build careers in corporate tax departments, public accounting, consulting, and financial services. Specialties such as indirect tax, state income tax, controversy, and tax technology can help shape career paths. Depending on the organization, these roles may lead to director-level tax positions or broader tax leadership responsibilities.
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Engage with diverse clients as a Tax Manager, guiding tax processes and solutions. Lead a team in delivering maximum tax benefits and ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships for growt...
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Shape the future of client relations as you manage tax processes and lead a team. Leverage your expertise in tax accounting and IRS regulations to optimize client tax benefits and develop solutions th...
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Manager State and Local Tax Indirect Taxes
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Take ownership of state and local tax compliance, leading audits and process improvements while collaborating across teams to ensure governance and risk management in a dynamic environment...
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Manager State and Local Tax Indirect Taxes
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Join a team that's shaping state and local tax strategies while leading compliance activities. Oversee sales/use and property tax administration, drive process improvements, and collaborate across the...
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Senior Manager, M&A Tax Consulting
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Optimize M&A tax strategies by managing client engagements, leading teams, and executing due diligence for diverse transactions. Collaborate with executives and firms to enhance tax efficiency and dri...
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Senior Manager, M&A Tax Consulting
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Champion client success by managing tax returns, providing strategic planning, and mentoring associates. Collaborate on growth initiatives while delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions...
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Senior Manager, Business Tax - Toronto
$116K - $215K *
Engage with private and public companies to provide expert tax services, ensuring sound tax management. Collaborate in a dynamic team to prepare returns, analyze provisions, and deliver strategic tax...
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Lead the charge in Canadian tax compliance and planning, collaborating with finance and legal teams to optimize tax strategies and risk management while developing organizational capabilities and ment...
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing strategic international tax guidance, ensuring compliance, and fostering client relationships. Oversee tax reporting and planning while mentoring team members...
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Tax Senior Manager - Sales and Use Tax (SALT)
$150K - $250K *
Transform client experiences by providing expert sales tax compliance and consulting services. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance project management skills while supporting diverse clients in...
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Tax Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions
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Drive high-quality tax solutions in M&A by managing due diligence, structuring, and integration processes. Collaborate with experts to optimize tax outcomes and support cross-border transactions, enha...
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Tax Manager or Senior Manager, SALT Asset Management
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Shape your career by joining a dynamic team focused on multi-state tax compliance for alternative investments. Leverage your expertise to build client relationships, mentor staff, and drive financial...
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Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance, Manager
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Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex tax issues, managing projects, and providing strategic insights. As a manager, you'll lead engagements, mentor junior staff, and strengthen client relat...
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Sr. Tax Manager - Customs, Trade, Tariff
$126K - $200K *
Lead customs compliance and tariff strategy to enhance import/export operations, ensuring regulatory adherence while identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving supply chain efficiency across...
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Transform client tax strategies by overseeing compliance, consulting, and risk management. Lead a team to navigate complex tax issues while enhancing client relationships and driving business developm...
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Join a team that's optimizing domestic tax strategies while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Lead a skilled group in managing tax provisions and initiatives that enhance the co...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence in trade management by leading a team to deliver top-notch customs compliance services, ensuring client satisfaction and operational efficiency while navigating complex regulatory lan...
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$95K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to advise business owners on tax strategies, compliance, and planning. Lead engagements, collaborate with specialists, and develop strong client relationships while driving growth...
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Lead the charge in providing comprehensive tax solutions for business owners, guiding them through complex tax planning and compliance while fostering strong client relationships and collaborating wit...
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Join a dynamic team to advise high net worth clients on tax strategies, succession planning, and compliance. Lead engagements, mentor staff, and foster client relationships while driving growth opport...
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Join a team that's dedicated to empowering clients by providing expert tax and wealth advice. As a Tax Manager, you'll drive strategic growth across client engagements, mentor staff, and foster collab...
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$95K - $180K *
Elevate your career by advising business owners on tax strategies and compliance. Lead a collaborative team, manage client engagements, and drive growth opportunities while ensuring exceptional client...
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What does a State & Local Tax Manager do?
A State & Local Tax Manager leads or supports an organization’s tax compliance and planning across state and local jurisdictions. Responsibilities may include overseeing tax returns, managing audits, researching regulatory changes, assessing exposure, and advising business partners.
What qualifications are commonly required for State & Local Tax Manager jobs?
Many positions require a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and substantial tax experience. Employers may prefer a CPA or advanced tax degree, along with expertise in multistate tax rules, tax research, and relevant software.
How much do State & Local Tax Managers earn?
Compensation varies by location, employer, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore senior opportunities in this salary range.
Where can State & Local Tax Managers work?
They work in corporate tax departments, public accounting and consulting firms, financial services organizations, and other businesses with multistate operations.
What career paths can follow a State & Local Tax Manager role?
Experienced managers may advance to senior manager, director of state and local tax, or broader tax leadership roles. Some specialize in areas such as indirect tax, tax controversy, multistate income tax, or tax technology.