Overview
We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager – Sales & Use to join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. This role is ideal for a tax professional who thrives in a client-facing environment, enjoys solving complex indirect tax issues, and is passionate about delivering exceptional service and value to clients. As a key member of the SALT team, you will lead engagements, mentor staff, and provide technical guidance on multi-state sales and use tax matters across a diverse client base.
Note: Those within 45 minutes of a BPM office will be expected to follow a hybrid schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver sales and use tax compliance and consulting engagements for a variety of clients and industries
- Review sales/use tax returns and related workpapers to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Conduct nexus studies, taxability analyses, and exposure reviews
- Advise clients on multi-state indirect tax issues, including audit defense and voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs)
- Research and interpret state tax laws, regulations, and rulings
- Identify opportunities for tax savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation
- Lead and mentor staff and seniors, providing coaching, feedback, and technical development
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor
- Collaborate with other tax and advisory service lines on cross-functional opportunities
- Support business development activities, including proposals and networking efforts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
- CPA, JD, or MST (preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax, with a focus on SALT / Sales & Use Tax
- Strong knowledge of multi-state indirect tax regulations and compliance
- Proven experience managing engagements and supervising staff
- Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly
- Experience with tax research tools and compliance software
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
- Generous PTO and firm holidays
- Ongoing professional development and CPA support
- A collaborative, inclusive culture with clear career advancement opportunities
Who is successful at BPM:
- Caring people who put others first
- Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
- Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
- Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
- Resilient people who rise to the occasion
Wondering if you should apply?
At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.
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BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.
This position is not eligible for third-party or agency submissions. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies.
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300 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 400, Irvine, United States, 92618
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