SALT Tax Manager — State & Local Advisory & Compliance

BDO USA, Llp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP in the United States is seeking a Tax Manager, State and Local Tax to advise clients on SALT implications, recommend alternatives, and apply tax policies to compliance projects. You will work with Core Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers to deliver SALT expertise across engagements.

The role covers research, tax compliance, consulting, and controversy, supervises SALT staff, and supports business development and client relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in business preferred.
• Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D., preferred.
• Four years SALT/state tax experience or equivalent.
• Experience supervising tax professionals on engagements.
• CPA certification or other relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research complex tax issues and outline sources of research.
• Review tax returns to identify significant SALT issues.
• Draft tax memorandums and opinions on SALT topics.
• Represent clients before tax authorities on contested issues.
• Develop tax planning strategies and engagement letters.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Business development

Client relation management

Leadership

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Master’s in Accounting/Taxation or J.D.

CPA certification or equivalent

Tools

GoSystems

Tax research databases

Microsoft Excel

Word

Job description

BDO USA, LLP in the United States is seeking a Tax Manager, State and Local Tax to advise clients on SALT implications, recommend alternatives, and apply tax policies to compliance projects. You will work with Core Tax Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers to deliver SALT expertise across engagements.

The role covers research, tax compliance, consulting, and controversy, supervises SALT staff, and supports business development and client relations.