State & Local Tax (SALT) Manager – Sales & Use Tax Advisory
Overview
An established and rapidly growing public accounting and advisory firm is seeking a State & Local Tax (SALT) Manager to join its expanding indirect tax practice. This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong SALT professional who enjoys solving complex sales & use tax issues, advising clients through M&A transactions, and serving as a strategic resource on multistate indirect tax matters.
This role offers a blend of consulting, research, transaction advisory, and client-facing problem solving across a diverse middle-market client base. The position provides significant exposure to sales & use tax planning, nexus analysis, taxability studies, voluntary disclosures, audit defense, and M&A tax due diligence within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical resource on state and local tax matters related to mergers & acquisitions, including tax structuring and due diligence projects
- Advise clients on complex sales & use tax issues, identifying potential exposures and opportunities
- Conduct multistate nexus reviews and evaluate filing requirements across jurisdictions
- Research and analyze state tax statutes, regulations, rulings, and case law to support client recommendations
- Prepare detailed taxability analyses, memorandums, and matrices summarizing research findings
- Review client operations and processes to assess indirect tax compliance risks
- Assist clients with resale and exemption certificate procedures and documentation strategies
- Prepare voluntary disclosure agreements and sales tax permit applications
- Support clients with responses to state tax notices, audits, and contested indirect tax matters
- Represent clients before taxing authorities on sales & use tax issues when necessary
- Collaborate with internal tax, transaction advisory, and consulting teams on client engagements
- Utilize sales tax technology and research platforms to support consulting and compliance initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, JD/LLM, CMI, or similar professional designation required
- 6+ years of state and local tax experience with a strong focus on sales & use tax
- Public accounting or consulting experience strongly preferred
- Strong technical research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with M&A tax diligence and transaction-related SALT matters preferred
- Exposure to multistate indirect tax compliance and nexus analysis
- Experience with additional indirect taxes, income tax, or franchise tax matters is a plus
- Familiarity with tax automation platforms such as Avalara, Vertex, or TaxJar is preferred
- Strong communication and client relationship management skills
What This Role Offers
- Opportunity to work on highly technical and advisory-focused SALT engagements
- Exposure to complex M&A transactions and transaction advisory projects
- Diverse client base across multiple industries and business structures
- Collaborative, growth-oriented culture with strong leadership accessibility
- Clear path for continued advancement and leadership development
- Hybrid work flexibility and modern technology environment
- Firm recognized nationally for workplace culture and employee experience
- Ability to make a meaningful impact within a growing and entrepreneurial practice
Locations / Work Model
- Lincolnshire, Illinois
- Chicago, Illinois
- Hybrid work model available
Spartan Placements is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic