Senior Tax Manager / Tax Director – State & Local Tax (SALT)

Fully Remote | Mid-Sized, High-Growth CPA Firm | Path to Partner

Are you a strategic SALT leader ready to build something bigger than a book of business?

A fast-growing, mid-sized CPA firm headquartered in Indiana is seeking a Senior Tax Manager or Tax Director to lead and expand its State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. With steady year-over-year growth and increasing multistate demand, this is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership role and shape the future of a thriving service line.

Why This Role Is Different

This isn’t a traditional compliance-heavy SALT position.

This is a consulting-forward leadership opportunity where you will:

• Drive multistate tax strategy for complex, growth-oriented clients
• Lead nexus studies, income/franchise tax planning, sales & use tax strategy, credits & incentives, and controversy support
• Advise clients expanding into new jurisdictions
• Identify planning opportunities that create measurable impact

You’ll be empowered to build, lead, and scale the SALT practice—with full executive support and a clear pathway to Partner-level advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the firm’s SALT technical leader and primary subject matter expert
• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the SALT service line
• Provide high-level consulting across income/franchise, sales & use, gross receipts, and multistate planning
• Mentor and develop rising tax professionals
• Collaborate with firm leadership on growth initiatives
• Participate in business development and thought leadership efforts

Who You Are

• 8+ years of progressive SALT experience (public accounting preferred)
• Deep technical expertise in multistate income/franchise and sales & use tax
• Strong client advisory and consulting background
• Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into a service line leadership role
• CPA required (JD/LLM a plus)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and grow

Culture & Growth

The firm offers:

• 100% remote flexibility
• A young, energetic, and collaborative culture
• Strong internal mentorship and upward mobility
• Clear and attainable path to Partner
• Autonomy to innovate and grow your practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary upwards of $220K Base + Bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, Etc.
• 401(k) w/ employer match 
• PTO is DOE - 3-5 weeks 

You won’t just manage projects — you’ll shape strategy, mentor talent, and play a direct role in expanding a high-demand SALT practice within a firm that values leadership, vision, and initiative.

Ready to Lead?

If you’re a seasoned SALT professional looking for a platform to build, grow, and elevate your career toward partnership, we’d love to connect.

If interested you can apply to this position or email your resume to sean.westhorpe@levelociti.com

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