State And Local Tax Manager

Insite US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite US is seeking an experienced Senior SALT Manager to lead state and local tax engagements and mentor a growing tax team in Chicago. You will advise clients on multi-state tax issues, manage technology-enabled SALT projects, and contribute to practice growth.

The role emphasizes leading complex engagements, collaborating with client leadership, and advancing tax technology solutions to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in public accounting with a focus on State & Local Tax (SALT).
• Active CPA licence or Bar admission.
• Strong technical knowledge of multi-state taxation, including sales and use tax, income tax, franchise tax, and related state tax issues.
• Experience implementing or supporting sales tax automation solutions and ERP integrations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop tax professionals.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client engagements and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the implementation of sales tax compliance technology solutions and ERP integrations.
• Managing sales tax compliance and technology implementation projects from planning through delivery.
• Advising clients on a broad range of state and local tax matters.
• Delivering practical tax planning and consulting solutions tailored to client objectives.
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing junior team members.

Skills

SALT expertise

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring teammates

Analytical thinking

Education

CPA or Bar admission

Tools

ERP integrations

Sales tax automation tools

Job description

Our client, a well-established public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Senior State & Local Tax (SALT) Manager to join its growing tax practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional who enjoys advising clients on complex state and local tax matters while leading projects, mentoring teams, and contributing to practice growth.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior SALT Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the implementation of sales tax compliance technology solutions to meet client business requirements, including ERP integrations and onboarding clients onto automated tax compliance platforms.
• Managing sales tax compliance and technology implementation projects from planning through delivery.
• Advising clients on a broad range of state and local tax matters, including multi‑state income tax, franchise tax, sales and use tax, and gross receipts tax.
• Delivering practical, value‑added tax planning and consulting solutions tailored to clients' operational and strategic objectives.
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing junior team members to support their technical and professional growth.
• Working closely with client leadership to determine engagement objectives, define project scope, and deliver high-quality advisory services.
• Leveraging tax technology and automation tools to improve efficiency and enhance client service.
• Supporting business development initiatives through networking, relationship management, and identifying opportunities to expand existing client engagements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in public accounting with a focus on State & Local Tax (SALT).
• Active CPA licence or Bar admission.
• Strong technical knowledge of multi‑state taxation, including sales and use tax, income tax, franchise tax, and related state tax issues.
• Experience implementing or supporting sales tax automation solutions and ERP integrations.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop tax professionals.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client engagements and business development activities.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative and growing tax practice where you'll work with a diverse client base, lead complex SALT engagements, and play an important role in shaping the continued growth of the practice while advancing your own career.