Senior SALT Manager — State Tax & Audit Lead

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We are seeking an experienced State & Local Tax (SALT) professional to own the day-to-day execution of our U.S. state income and franchise tax function. This role has primary responsibility for a multi-state compliance footprint (~200 returns), direct ownership of state audit activity, and ongoing identification and management of state tax exposures. The right candidate is hands-on, exercises strong judgment in what goes out the door during audits, and can operate with a high degree of independence.

This position offers significant visibility and a clear path to full ownership of the SALT function.

State Compliance (Primary Ownership)

• Serve as the primary internal owner of state income/franchise tax compliance across ~200 returns; coordinate data gathering and submission to outside advisors, manage the overall filing calendar, and conduct tiered reviews (detailed review on material returns; high-level review on smaller filings)

• Oversee state estimated tax and extension calculations prepared by staff; review for accuracy and ensure timely submission

• Manage apportionment, nexus tracking, and combined reporting considerations

• Identify and flag exposures as they surface during the compliance process and escalate with a recommended path forward

Audit & Notice Management (Direct Lead)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for state tax audits and notices, including direct interaction with state auditors

• Gather, organize, and review information requested by auditors; exercise judgment on what is provided and how it is framed

• Identify potential exposures and risk areas in real time as audit data is assembled

• Draft and own IDR responses and other written submissions; coordinate with senior tax leadership on strategy and issue escalation

• Track audit status, manage deadlines, and ensure timely, well-considered responses
Technical & Documentation

• Research and document state tax positions (apportionment, nexus, combined reporting, etc.)

• Prepare clear, concise memoranda and technical support for key positions

• Partner with the federal tax team to ensure alignment where relevant

Process & Infrastructure

• Improve organization, documentation, and workflow across state compliance

• Develop and maintain standardized work papers and support files

• Identify opportunities to reduce risk and increase efficiency

Collaboration

• Work closely with federal tax, accounting, and finance teams

• Support the state tax provision process

• Assist with special projects as needed

• 7–10+ years of experience in state & local tax;
Big 4 or strong regional firm background strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing multi-state income/franchise tax returns

• Direct experience managing state tax audits, including auditor-facing interaction and…