SALT Senior Tax Manager / Director Role - 250k=300k - Fully Remote
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$250000 - $300000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
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Job Description
Job Description
Senior Manager / Director – SALT (State & Local Tax) – Fully Remote (U.S.)
Compensation: $250,000 – $300,000 base + bonus (flexible for Director-level candidates)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.-based)
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Manager / Director of SALT to take on a key leadership position within a growing tax consulting practice. This role is ideal for a strategic, client-facing professional with deep expertise in sales & use tax and strong exposure to state income and franchise tax matters.
You’ll lead complex engagements, advise clients across multi-state tax issues, and play a critical role in scaling the SALT practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex SALT engagements across sales & use, state income, and franchise tax
- Serve as a trusted advisor on nexus, apportionment, taxability, and multi-state planning
- Oversee review of returns, provisions, and technical memoranda
- Lead audit defense, VDAs, and tax controversy engagements
- Advise on income/franchise tax implications including state filings, apportionment methodologies, and planning strategies
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships; identify growth opportunities
- Mentor and develop Managers and staff; help build a high-performing team
- Support practice growth initiatives, process improvements, and potential business development efforts
Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of SALT experience (public accounting or consulting required)
- Strong background in sales & use tax, with working knowledge of state income and franchise tax
- Experience with multi-state income/franchise compliance, planning, and apportionment
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and client engagements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, MST, or JD strongly preferred
- Experience with indirect tax technology (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) is a plus
What We Offer
- 100% remote, flexible work environment
- Competitive base salary + strong performance bonus
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited PTO + flexible scheduling
- Clear path to equity/partner-level opportunities
- Entrepreneurial, low-bureaucracy environment
Why Join Us
- Blend of advisory and technical SALT work across multiple tax types
- Opportunity to expand beyond sales tax into income/franchise consulting
- Ability to shape and grow a practice
- High-impact role with direct access to leadership
- Better work-life balance than traditional firms
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Gig Jobs Posting ID: 1253747629 Posted: 2026-08-13 Job Title: Salt Senior Tax Manager