Sales and Use Tax Manager

Warren Averett Executive Search & Recruiting; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Averett Executive Search & Recruiting in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Sales and Use Tax professional to lead multistate SALT engagements and advise on nexus, taxability, exemptions, and transaction structuring.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA license with 5+ years in public accounting, consulting, or corporate tax, and will manage client relationships while mentoring staff. You will contribute to practice growth and technology-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• CPA license required with 5+ years in public accounting, consulting, or corporate SALT.
• Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax rules and regulations.
• Experience researching SALT issues and communicating conclusions to clients.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, budgets, and deadlines.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review multistate sales and use tax engagements.
• Advise on nexus, taxability, exemption certificates, and structuring.
• Conduct state/local SALT research with written and verbal recommendations.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and exposures across indirect tax.
• Support VDAs, amnesty programs, registrations.
• Represent clients during SALT audits and examinations.
• Monitor legislative changes and communicate implications.
• Contribute to growth of SALT practice through thought leadership and BD.
• Develop industry expertise and participate in internal training.
• Mentor associates and assist in recruiting and development.

Skills

Client relationship management

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

CPA license

Tools

Vertex

Avalara

Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE

Job description

Warren Averett is a leading CPA and advisory firm that services span beyond audit and tax to include corporate advisory, technology and risk solutions, HR Solutions, and more. While gaining professional skills that you can carry throughout your career, we help our employees to build relationships that can take you where you’d like to go. Not only has Warren Averett ranked on two of Forbes’ Best lists (America’s Best Tax Firms and America’s Best Accounting Firms), but the firm has also repeatedly been named a Best Place to Work in several of our offices throughout our footprint. We strive to create a strong sense of comradery and to provide an inclusive workplace culture where our employees can grow and thrive professionally and personally.

Warren Averett is seeking an experienced Sales and Use Tax professional for our Firm. The ideal candidate will possess their CPA license and have 6 or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Client Service & Technical Leadership

• Manage and review multistate sales and use tax compliance engagements.
• Advise clients regarding sales and use tax nexus, taxability determinations, exemption certificate management, and transaction structuring.
• Conduct state and local tax research and provide written and verbal recommendations regarding complex SALT issues.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and potential exposures related to sales tax, use tax, and indirect tax obligations.
• Assist clients with voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), amnesty programs, and state tax registrations.
• Represent clients during sales and use tax audits and administrative examinations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting state and local taxation and communicate implications to clients and internal teams.
• Support the continued growth of the firm's SALT practice through thought leadership, networking, and business development activities.
• Develop specialized expertise in targeted industries and SALT disciplines.
• Participate in internal training programs and contribute technical knowledge across the firm.
• Assist in developing processes and technology solutions that improve engagement efficiency and client outcomes.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor associates and senior associates.
• Review work performed by team members and provide meaningful feedback.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and professional development efforts within the Tax practice.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SALT clients and engagements.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and value-added advisory services.
• Collaborate with partners and other service lines to identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client relationships.
• Participate in client presentations, proposals, and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• CPA license required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of public accounting, consulting, or corporate tax experience with a significant focus on state and local tax.
• Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax rules and regulations.
• Experience researching complex SALT issues and communicating conclusions to clients.
• Experience managing multiple engagements, budgets, and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Taxation (MTax) or Accounting.
• Experience with Vertex, Avalara, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, or similar tax technology platforms.
• Experience with sales tax audits, nexus studies, and voluntary disclosure projects.
• Knowledge of income/franchise, gross receipts, and other indirect tax issues.
• Prior experience leading teams and developing junior professionals.

Warren Averett is an equal opportunity employer. We hire, promote, and make all other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, protected military service, disability, age, or any other unlawful characteristic.