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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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.