Senior Manager / Director – SALT (State & Local Tax) – Fully Remote (U.S.)

Compensation: $250,000 – $300,000 base + bonus (flexible for Director-level candidates)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager / Director of SALT to take on a key leadership position within a growing tax consulting practice. This role is ideal for a strategic, client-facing professional with deep expertise in sales & use tax and strong exposure to state income and franchise tax matters.

You’ll lead complex engagements, advise clients across multi-state tax issues, and play a critical role in scaling the SALT practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex SALT engagements across sales & use, state income, and franchise tax
• Serve as a trusted advisor on nexus, apportionment, taxability, and multi-state planning
• Oversee review of returns, provisions, and technical memoranda
• Lead audit defense, VDAs, and tax controversy engagements
• Advise on income/franchise tax implications including state filings, apportionment methodologies, and planning strategies
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; identify growth opportunities
• Mentor and develop Managers and staff; help build a high-performing team
• Support practice growth initiatives, process improvements, and potential business development efforts

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of SALT experience (public accounting or consulting required)
• Strong background in sales & use tax, with working knowledge of state income and franchise tax
• Experience with multi-state income/franchise compliance, planning, and apportionment
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and client engagements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, MST, or JD strongly preferred
• Experience with indirect tax technology (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) is a plus

What We Offer

• 100% remote, flexible work environment
• Competitive base salary + strong performance bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited PTO + flexible scheduling
• Clear path to equity/partner-level opportunities
• Entrepreneurial, low-bureaucracy environment

Why Join Us

• Blend of advisory and technical SALT work across multiple tax types
• Opportunity to expand beyond sales tax into income/franchise consulting
• Ability to shape and grow a practice
• High-impact role with direct access to leadership
• Better work-life balance than traditional firms