Senior Tax Manager, State and Local Tax

Aprio

Senior Tax Manager managing sales and local tax engagements at a top 20 CPA firm. Leading client engagements and mentoring team members in a fast-growing specialty tax team.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $158,550 - $220,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

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Hard Skills & Tools

SALTsales & use taxstate income taxfranchise taxmulti-state complianceapportionmenttax planningaudit defensetax controversyindirect tax technology

Soft Skills

leadershipclient relationship managementmentoringteam developmentbusiness developmentprocess improvementgrowth identification

Certifications

CPAMSTJD