Mid Level Land Use Planner Jobs
Mid level land use planner jobs go to planners ready to own projects end to end, guide junior staff, and move recommendations forward without close supervision. Roles are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Accounting & Auditing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Weaver, TikTok, and BDO hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary:
BDO’s State & Local Tax practice is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax. The Manager will advise multistate clients on complex indirect tax matters, lead client engagements, develop practical tax solutions, supervise and develop team members, and build strong client relationships.
Job Duties:
- Advises clients on multistate sales and uses tax matters, including taxability, nexus, sourcing, exemptions, compliance, planning, refunds, and controversy
- Researches and analyzes complex sales and uses tax issues and develops practical, business-focused recommendations
- Manages client engagements and workstreams, including deliverables, deadlines, staffing, and engagement economics
- Assists clients with audits, refund claims, voluntary disclosures, notices, and interactions with taxing authorities
- Reviews client operations, transaction data, and tax processes to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements
- Prepares and reviews technical analyses, memoranda, taxability matrices, and other client deliverables
- Builds strong client relationships and identifies opportunities to provide additional services
- Collaborates with professionals across BDO to deliver integrated solutions to clients
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises, coaches, and develops associates and senior associates and reviews their work product
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required, focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, preferred
Experience:
- Four (4) or more years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or related state and local tax experience, required
- Experience managing client engagements and supervising professionals, required
License/Certification:
- CPA, JD, or other relevant professional credential, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
- Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong research, analytical, technical writing, project management, and communication skills
- Ability to translate complex tax issues into practical recommendations for clients
- Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax concepts and practices
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
Job Summary:
BDO’s State & Local Tax practice is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager specializing in Sales & Use Tax. The Manager will advise multistate clients on complex indirect tax matters, lead client engagements, develop practical tax solutions, supervise and develop team members, and build strong client relationships.
Job Duties:
- Advises clients on multistate sales and uses tax matters, including taxability, nexus, sourcing, exemptions, compliance, planning, refunds, and controversy
- Researches and analyzes complex sales and uses tax issues and develops practical, business-focused recommendations
- Manages client engagements and workstreams, including deliverables, deadlines, staffing, and engagement economics
- Assists clients with audits, refund claims, voluntary disclosures, notices, and interactions with taxing authorities
- Reviews client operations, transaction data, and tax processes to identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements
- Prepares and reviews technical analyses, memoranda, taxability matrices, and other client deliverables
- Builds strong client relationships and identifies opportunities to provide additional services
- Collaborates with professionals across BDO to deliver integrated solutions to clients
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises, coaches, and develops associates and senior associates and reviews their work product
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required, focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, preferred
Experience:
- Four (4) or more years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or related state and local tax experience, required
- Experience managing client engagements and supervising professionals, required
License/Certification:
- CPA, JD, or other relevant professional credential, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
- Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools, preferred
Language:
- N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong research, analytical, technical writing, project management, and communication skills
- Ability to translate complex tax issues into practical recommendations for clients
- Strong knowledge of multistate sales and use tax concepts and practices
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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Mid Level Land Use Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level land use planner job?
Position yourself around project ownership, not task completion. Highlight applications you have led from initial research through public hearings or approval, any zoning or environmental codes you have interpreted independently, and moments where your analysis shaped a final recommendation. Employers at this level want evidence that you operate with minimal oversight, so lead with outcomes and decisions, not duties.
Which companies hire mid level land use planners?
Companies hiring mid level land use planners right now include Weaver, TikTok, and BDO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of municipal planning departments, regional government agencies, environmental consulting firms, and civil engineering companies managing complex entitlement or development review workloads.
Are there remote mid level land use planner jobs?
Yes, though the role is frequently on-site or hybrid due to public meetings and site visits. About 14% of mid level land use planner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions most common in policy research, environmental review writing, and GIS-heavy roles where in-person presence is not required.
How do I move up to a mid level land use planner role?
Progression from entry level centers on deepening your technical range and gradually taking ownership of discrete projects. Build fluency in zoning codes, CEQA or NEPA review processes, and GIS tools, then seek opportunities to manage a full application cycle or present findings independently. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as a successfully approved entitlement or a staff report you authored solo, signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level land use planners?
Mid Level land use planner roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because growth in infrastructure investment, housing development, and environmental compliance has increased demand for planners who can manage substantive caseloads and interpret complex regulatory frameworks with limited direction.