SALT Senior Manager – Strategic Tax Consulting

Baker Tilly US; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 134,530 - 255,070; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a State & Local Tax Senior Manager with a consulting focus in the San Jose area to join our growing SALT practice. You will work with CFOs and leaders from middle market and Fortune 500 companies on nexus, taxability analyses, and remediation projects.

This leadership role emphasizes client service, engagement management, and business development within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team. CPA or law license required; 8+ years SALT experience; local office preference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CPA or Law license required.
• Eight+ years of SALT experience in a professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic state and local tax compliance and consulting services to middle market and Fortune 500 clients.
• Lead multi-state reviews covering income, franchise, sales/use, and other taxes to optimize filing options and incentives.
• Counsel clients on SALT controversies, including audits, ruling requests, and responses to notices.
• Plan and execute tax projects including due diligence and voluntary disclosures.
• Manage staffing, staffing plans, and client profitability targets.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Masters preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a State & Local Tax Senior Manager with a consulting focus in the San Jose area to join our growing SALT practice. You will work with CFOs and leaders from middle market and Fortune 500 companies on nexus, taxability analyses, and remediation projects.

This leadership role emphasizes client service, engagement management, and business development within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team. CPA or law license required; 8+ years SALT experience; local office preference.