State Tax Manager

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

Job summary

The Intersect Group is hiring a State Tax Manager (Indirect Tax – Sales & Use Tax) for a hybrid role in Alpharetta, GA. You will oversee state tax compliance processes, work with third-party tax professionals, and ensure timely responses to tax notices and audits.

You’ll apply strong tax research skills to evolving guidance, manage reconciliations, and advise internal teams on taxability and rate questions across multi-entity structures and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in indirect tax with emphasis on Sales & Use Tax.
• Experience managing state tax compliance with third-party preparers.
• Ability to handle state tax notices, audits, and inquiries with documentation.
• Strong tax research skills; interpret evolving state/local guidance.
• Proven strength in reconciliations and audit-ready workpapers.
• Excellent communication and ability to support internal stakeholders.
• Experience in multi-entity, complex structures and multiple ERPs.

Skills

Indirect tax

Sales & Use Tax

State tax compliance

Tax notices & audits

Tax research

Reconciliations

Stakeholder communication

Multi-entity structures

ERP systems

Data security/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

CPA strongly preferred

Master's in Taxation a plus

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)