State And Local Tax Manager

The Intersect Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group seeks a State Tax Manager (Indirect Tax – Sales & Use Tax) for a hybrid role in Alpharetta, GA. You will drive state tax compliance, manage notices and audits, and collaborate with third-party providers and internal stakeholders on rate and taxability decisions.

Ideal candidates have a CPA, strong experience in multi-entity tax structures, and the ability to work across ERP systems while upholding data security and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience with indirect tax and multi-entity structures.
• Ability to manage state tax compliance and audits.
• Strong research and documentation for tax rulings.

Responsibilities

• Lead state tax compliance for sales & use tax.
• Respond to notices, audits, and inquiries with supporting workpapers.
• Collaborate with ERP teams and tax providers on rates and taxability.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and risk controls.

Skills

Indirect tax

Sales & Use Tax

State tax compliance

Tax notices/audits

Tax research

Reconciliations

Internal stakeholder support

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Tax

CPA

Master's in Taxation

Tools

ERP systems

Tax software

Job description

State Tax Manager (Indirect Tax – Sales & Use Tax) | Hybrid in Alpharetta, GA

Required Skills

• Deep expertise in indirect tax, with strong emphasis on Sales & Use Tax
• Experience managing state tax compliance processes and working effectively with third-party tax preparers
• Ability to handle state tax notices, audits, and inquiries, including documentation and responses
• Strong tax research capability; comfortable interpreting and applying evolving state/local guidance
• Proven strength in reconciliations (tax-related balance sheet accounts), documentation, and audit-ready workpapers
• Excellent communication skills and confidence supporting internal stakeholders with tax rate/taxability questions
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality/data security
• Experience working in multi-entity, complex organizational structures
• Ability to adapt to and work across multiple ERPs/accounting systems

Nice to Have Skills

• Background in real property tax (industry experience)
• Big 4 and/or public accounting foundation paired with industry experience
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset (creative, “out-of-the-box” problem solving)

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field (preferred)
• CPA strongly preferred
• Master’s degree in Taxation (or similar) is a plus
• Prior experience in (or readiness for) a manager-level role; people leadership experience preferred

Other Requirements

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite per week (flexible)
• Target compensation: $110,000–$125k (depending on years experience),