Sales Tax Manager / Senior Manager – State & Local Tax (SALT) ( Full-Time ) Lincolnshire, IL - DK

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Use Tax Advisory

• Provide technical guidance and consulting support on Sales & Use Tax matters.

• Research complex state and local tax issues and prepare technical memorandums and reports.

• Analyze multi-state sales tax requirements and compliance obligations.

• Review exemption certificates and ensure proper documentation.

M&A Tax Support:

• Support mergers and acquisitions through tax due diligence and transaction structuring.

• Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities during acquisition reviews.

• Assist clients with post-transaction tax compliance requirements.

Compliance & Tax Reporting:

• Review Sales & Use Tax returns for accuracy and compliance.

• Assist with voluntary disclosure agreements and tax registrations.

• Respond to state tax notices and inquiries.

• Represent clients in communications with state and local tax authorities.

Technology & Process Management:

• Utilize tax technology platforms such as:

  • Avalara

  • Vertex

  • TaxJar

  • Similar indirect tax software solutions

• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and compliance workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 6+ years of State & Local Tax (SALT) experience.

• Strong expertise in:

  • Sales & Use Tax

  • Indirect tax compliance

  • Multi-state tax regulations

  • Tax research and analysis

• Required professional designation:

  • CPA, JD/LLM, CMI, or equivalent certification.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage client relationships and complex tax engagements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public accounting or tax consulting experience.

• Experience supporting M&A tax due diligence.

• Experience working with sales tax automation platforms.

• Strong client advisory and project management skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• SALT professional with deep Sales & Use Tax expertise.

• Experienced advisor comfortable working directly with clients.

• Strong technical researcher with the ability to interpret changing tax regulations.

• Able to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $130,000 – $200,000 annually

• Full-time opportunity

• Professional growth opportunities within a tax advisory environment