State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager

If you’re energized by complex state income tax issues, enjoy advising clients, and take pride in developing people, our State & Local Tax (SALT) Manager offers

the opportunity

to make a meaningful impact across a growing SALT practice. You’ll work closely with clients and colleagues to navigate multi‑state tax challenges while helping shape thoughtful, practical solutions. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, sound judgment, and long‑term client relationships over one‑size‑fits‑all answers.

As our SALT Manager, you’ll manage state income tax compliance and consulting engagements across a variety of industries, serving as a trusted advisor on filing positions, risk areas, and opportunities for tax savings. You’ll lead and oversee engagements from planning through delivery—setting timelines, supervising, and mentoring staff, and performing detailed technical reviews to ensure quality and accuracy.

As a member of the team, you’ll act as a technical resource for others, contribute to practice development efforts, and support broader firm growth through collaboration and business development. The position blends hands‑on technical work with leadership, coaching, and client relationship management. Some essential functions of the job are but not limited to: • Manage large state income tax compliance projects and identify tax savings opportunities and areas of risk.

• Advise clients on state filing positions and requirements. • Bring your passion for people development and coach, train and mentor state and local tax staff as well as staff in other practice groups. • Collaborate with passionate colleagues to plan, supervise, and execute holistic approaches to complex individual and commercial state tax issues.

skills

into a team approach to client service and new business development. • Serve as a technical resource for Seniors, and Associates, as well as clients, in area of specialization and expertise; identify new technical issues in specialty area and take initiative to communicate with others on staff to increase awareness and understanding of the issue(s). • Gain

experience

delivering state and local tax advisory services, including refund reviews, nexus studies, taxability matrices, voluntary disclosures, tax minimization studies, and assisting with business development opportunities. • Conduct sophisticated tax research, consulting, and analysis to plan transactions and to resolve compliance issues. • Participate in activities which support practice development and firm growth strategies and goals.

Assist shareholders and principals in identifying and proposing new work for existing clients and engage in professional activities such as writing and publishing articles, preparing, and delivering speeches, teaching courses or attending professional events. Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field or a combination of education and directly related work experience; CPA or CMI and Masters in Taxation or LLM preferred.

experience

in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience. Demonstrated successful

experience

as a supervisor. You must pass a background check, including a credit check, at any time to remain eligible for this position. Salary Range: $119,000 minimum to $164,657 maximum salary range Benefits: At Clark Nuber, we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally from day one.

Here's what you can expect: Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We offer fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance for employees.

benefits

starting on your first day. Time Off & Flexibility: Enjoy 10 paid holidays, up to 5 weeks of flexible time off annually, and a sabbatical program for tenured employees—because we value work-life integration. We provide paid parental leave to support you and your family during important life moments.

Professional Growth: We’re committed to your development. We cover licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees to help you grow your career.

benefits

include a matching 401(k), annual profit-sharing, special performance bonuses, and on-the-spot recognition rewards. At Clark Nuber, we foster a culture of excellence, flexibility, and continuous learning—because when you thrive, we all do. Clark Nuber is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We strive to create an environment where employees are valued, empowered to positively support our business objectives and clients, and recognized for their individual and team contributions.

experience

a sense of belonging and support. Our culture is to lead with respect and acceptance of difference. We expect all employees to embrace this principle and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practices.

Please note that transcription or recording of interviews is not permitted per Clark Nuber policy. Clark Nuber complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

benefits

and privileges of employment, please contact CNHR@clarknuber. com. This position is open until filled and you can apply by clicking the APPLY button and completing the online application.

Clark Nuber does not accept unsolicited candidates, resumes, or referrals from staffing agencies or third parties unless there is a signed agreement in place. Any submissions to any employee or owner of Clark Nuber without a pre-existing agreement will be considered Clark Nuber’s property and not subject to fees. For existing agreements, a role must be approved by the Human Resources department in writing and open to external search; otherwise, submittals and referrals will be considered Clark Nuber property and not subject to fees.

For inquiries regarding referrals or contracts, please contact cnhr@clarknuber. com. We embrace productive change and encourage creative thinking from everyone who works here.

We invest heavily in employee education and support efforts to obtain certifications and advanced degrees, improve leadership skills, and become experts in new technology. Our goal is to create an environment in which learning from each other, from our clients, and from our peers is encouraged and valued.