Senior SALT Strategy Director | CPA Support

Sorren; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays including winter break

Parental leave

Mentorship and career development

CPA exam support

Firm-sponsored events

Celebrations for milestones

Benefits for full-time employees (≥30h

Job summary

Sorren is seeking a senior SALT leader in Houston to guide state and local tax strategy, compliance, and controversy for diverse middle-market clients. You will mentor teams, drive multi‑state planning, and coordinate cross‑functional tax solutions with other service lines.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in SALT, CPA, and a passion for developing talent while expanding services and client relationships. This role supports a robust benefits package and a culture of growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in tax preparation, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity and significant specialization in State & Local Tax.
• CPA license (An exception to the CPA designation will be considered if they practice in a recognized specialty area and hold an equivalent or applicable professional designation).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• Deep expertise in multistate income/franchise tax, sales and use tax, nexus, apportionment, tax controversy, and state tax planning.
• Experience advising middle-market and closely held businesses across multiple industries.
• Strong knowledge of state tax laws, regulations, and legislative developments.
• Experience managing complex client engagements from planning through implementation.
• Ability to identify tax savings opportunities and deliver strategic consulting beyond compliance.
• Excellent research, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven leadership in managing and scaling teams, mentoring future leaders, and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm’s technical leader for SALT matters, advising on multistate tax planning, compliance, and controversy.
• Lead complex SALT engagements including nexus studies, VDAs, taxability analyses, audits, refunds, and multistate planning.
• Advise clients on state and local tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and expansions.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments and communicate impacts to clients and teams.
• Collaborate with federal, international, and advisory professionals to deliver integrated tax solutions.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with CFOs and tax directors.
• Review technical research, deliverables, and SALT memoranda for quality.
• Mentor and coach managers, senior associates, and associates.
• Support business development through networking, proposals, client expansion, and thought leadership.
• Drive practice development, internal training, and process improvements.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Meet annual billable hour and business development targets.

Skills

SALT expertise

Tax leadership

Client relationships

Mentorship

Business development

Research

Communication

Strategic consulting

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Sorren is seeking a senior SALT leader in Houston to guide state and local tax strategy, compliance, and controversy for diverse middle-market clients. You will mentor teams, drive multi‑state planning, and coordinate cross‑functional tax solutions with other service lines.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in SALT, CPA, and a passion for developing talent while expanding services and client relationships. This role supports a robust benefits package and a culture of growth.