| Location | INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
| Salary | $135,000–$170,000 Per Year |
Tax Manager (SALT Specialist) - Onsite (Indianapolis, IN) - YOU DO NOT BRING YOUR WORK HOME WITH YOU!
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $135,000 - $170,000 (Dependent on experience and qualifications)
Work Arrangement: Onsite (Indianapolis, IN) YOU DO NOT BRING YOUR WORK HOME WITH YOU!
About the Role Join our firm as a Tax Manager specializing in State and Local Tax (SALT). In this key leadership role, you will lead multi-state tax compliance, strategic planning, and controversy resolution for a diverse portfolio of clients across Connecticut and nationwide. You will act as our resident SALT subject matter expert, mentor tax professionals, and partner directly with business leaders and high-net-worth clients to deliver proactive, value-driven tax strategies.
Core Responsibilities
SALT Leadership & Planning: Lead and manage state and local tax compliance, multi-state tax research, and strategic planning across income, franchise, sales/use, and local tax jurisdictions.
Review & Compliance: Oversee the preparation, technical review, and filing of multi-state tax returns and workpapers, ensuring full alignment with federal and state requirements.
Audits & Controversy: Direct SALT examinations, dispute resolutions, and state notice responses, serving as the primary liaison with state tax authorities and external advisors.
Team Supervision & Development: Supervise, coach, and mentor tax staff, establishing clear quality standards and fostering technical skill development across the team.
Client & Practice Management: Serve as the primary client contact for complex tax matters, while supporting business development efforts through proposal contributions and thought leadership on emerging SALT regulations.
Required Qualifications
Credentials: Active, licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's in Taxation or advanced degree is a plus).
Experience: 5+ years of progressive public accounting tax experience with a heavy, dedicated focus on state and local tax (SALT) issues.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of multi-state tax law, tax controversy, research tools, client management software, and advanced Excel.
General Entity Experience (Nice-to-Have): Experience preparing or reviewing individual returns (Form 1040), trust and estate returns (Form 1041), partnership returns (Form 1065), and S-Corporation returns (Form 1120S).
Salary
$135000 - $170000 USD per year