Property Tax Manager — SALT & Compliance Leadership

Citrin Cooperman; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman is seeking a Manager – Personal Property Tax, State and Local Tax Services in the US to lead business personal property tax compliance and planning for multiple jurisdictions. You will manage audits, prepare returns, and advise clients on SALT implications.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years SALT experience, and the ability to collaborate across Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Legal teams. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of current or recent experience in sales and use tax compliance.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring associates across multiple engagements.
• Understanding of sales and use tax rules and regulations impacting companies.
• Strong communication skills with ability to convey SALT-related information to non-technical audiences.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites across the country (up to 25%).
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of business personal property tax returns across state and local jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate asset classification, valuation, and situs determination in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Maintain and enhance processes for tracking fixed assets subject to BPP taxation.
• Manage assessment notices, tax bills, and payment processes.
• Identify opportunities to minimize BPP tax exposure through planning strategies and exemptions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting BPP and SALT.
• Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and mitigate tax risk.
• Lead audits, appeals, and controversy with tax authorities.
• Mentor staff and collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, and Legal teams

Skills

Communication skills

Client interaction

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting/finance

Tools

CPA

Job description

Citrin Cooperman is seeking a Manager – Personal Property Tax, State and Local Tax Services in the US to lead business personal property tax compliance and planning for multiple jurisdictions. You will manage audits, prepare returns, and advise clients on SALT implications.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years SALT experience, and the ability to collaborate across Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Legal teams. Travel up to 25% is expected.