Senior SALT Tax Strategy Lead

BDO USA, Llp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, P.A. in Chicago seeks a Tax Senior Manager, State and Local Tax to advise clients on SALT implications and compliance strategies. You will market and develop business within your area, coordinating with Core Tax Partners and Directors to deliver expert SALT services.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring SALT staff, and managing complex state tax engagements across multiple jurisdictions, including external communication with tax authorities and clients.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of prior SALT/state and local tax experience.
• Experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis.
• Experience with corporate taxation, consolidations and partnerships preferred.
• CPA certification or other relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research complex SALT issues and outline sources to be used.
• Perform detailed reviews of tax returns to identify significant state tax issues.
• Draft tax memorandums, tax opinions and other documentation on various tax issues.
• Negotiate settlements, respond to state tax notices and provide exam support.
• Supervise SALT Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates and ensure training on tax software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/related field

Masters in Accounting/Taxation or J.D. preferred

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

BDO USA, P.A. in Chicago seeks a Tax Senior Manager, State and Local Tax to advise clients on SALT implications and compliance strategies. You will market and develop business within your area, coordinating with Core Tax Partners and Directors to deliver expert SALT services.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring SALT staff, and managing complex state tax engagements across multiple jurisdictions, including external communication with tax authorities and clients.