State Sales and Use Tax Senior Manager

Bennett Thrasher; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Thrasher is seeking a Sales and Use Tax Senior Manager in Dallas, TX to lead and grow the firm's sales and use tax consulting practice. The role emphasizes entrepreneurial mindset, partnership potential, and collaboration with a broad tax team on complex projects for diverse clients.

The candidate will drive nexus and taxability studies, voluntary disclosures, and related advisory work, while mentoring staff and expanding the practice footprint.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in sales tax.
• In-depth knowledge of sales and use tax concepts and studies (nexus, taxability, voluntary disclosures).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and begin selling sales tax consulting projects, lead client calls, provide status updates.
• Identify and build out new practice areas as the practice grows.
• Develop sales tax processes, templates, and resources to streamline delivery and mitigate risk.
• Foster a team-oriented environment and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Mentor and coach team members to develop future leaders in the sales tax practice.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Sales tax knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (Masters of Taxation or LLM in Taxation)

Licensed CPA or licensed attorney

Tools

Staff management tools

Job description

Bennett Thrasher (“BT”) is currently seeking a Sales and Use Tax Senior Manager. This role involves leading the Firm's efforts in developing a robust sales and use tax consulting practice.

The Sales and Use Tax Senior Manager will benefit from the support of the Firm's established state and local tax practice, which includes CPAs and attorneys experienced in sales tax compliance, research, and advisory services. We are looking for a candidate with an entrepreneurial mindset, passionate about building their practice and forging a path to partnership within the firm.

At Bennett Thrasher, we combine the expertise and opportunities typical of a large accounting firm with a commitment to a supportive, family-like work atmosphere. Joining our firm means immediate collaboration on impactful client work across various industries and the chance to work alongside associates from different practices. You’ll tackle challenging projects with a diverse client base and engage in firm activities that align with your personal interests, from our Business Resource Groups to the BT Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Managing – and beginning to identify and sell – sales tax consulting projects (e.g., nexus and taxability studies, voluntary disclosure agreements, etc.) including leading client calls and providing regular status updates to clients.
• Identifying and helping to build out new practice areas as the practice continues to grow.
• Identifying and assisting in the development of sales tax processes, templates, and resources to further streamline the practice and mitigate risks.
• Cultivating a team-oriented environment, managing a diverse group of professionals, and ensuring effective delegation of responsibilities.
• Mentoring and coaching team members to foster professional development and build a pipeline of future leaders within the sales tax practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in sales tax.
• In-depth knowledge of sales and use tax concepts and typical studies, including nexus and taxability studies and voluntary disclosure agreements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in managing or collaborating closely with U.S. and India-based staff.
• Bachelor's degree.
• One of the following accreditations (or pursuing such accreditations):
  • Licensed CPA
  • Licensed attorney
• Preferred: Advanced degree such as Masters of Taxation or LLM in Taxation.
• Prior experience in a Big 4 or large CPA firm is advantageous.

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.