State And Local Tax Manager Jobs
State And Local Tax Manager jobs are open across public accounting firms, corporate tax departments, and consulting practices, from senior associate to director level, with specializations in multistate compliance, nexus analysis, and indirect tax. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Frazier & Deeter20
- BDO5
- Frazier & Deeter Advisory Holdco5
- Weaver5
- Zayo2
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing35
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Technology & Software4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in state and local tax manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field with CPA licensure preferred
- 5 or more years of state and local tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department
- Expertise in multistate income tax compliance and apportionment methodology
- Hands-on experience with sales and use tax, including nexus analysis and voluntary disclosure
- Proficiency with tax compliance software such as Vertex, Avalara, or Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE
- Ability to manage and mentor junior tax staff and coordinate with external state tax authorities
Tips for Your State And Local Tax Manager Job Search
Quantify your multistate compliance wins
Hiring managers want to see the scope of your state portfolio. List the number of jurisdictions you've managed, specific tax types you've handled, and any penalty abatements or refunds you secured for past employers. Concrete outcomes beat vague responsibility statements.
Highlight nexus study and audit experience
Many postings specifically call out nexus reviews and state audit management. If you've led nexus studies, responded to state notices, or managed voluntary disclosure agreements, give each its own bullet on your resume. Vague 'state tax compliance' language undersells this work.
Filter openings by industry tax complexity
SALT roles in retail, tech, and financial services carry different demands. Retailers need heavy sales and use tax expertise, while tech companies prioritize income apportionment and digital goods issues. Target openings where your industry background matches the dominant tax exposure.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists state and local tax manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical case interview
Expect interviewers to walk through a hypothetical nexus scenario or ask you to assess apportionment for a multistate entity. Practice talking through your analytical framework out loud. Interviewers are testing your reasoning process, not just whether you land on the right answer.
Negotiate around CPA exam completion timing
If you're close to finishing your CPA but not yet licensed, address it directly in your negotiation. Many firms will adjust start dates or provide exam support as part of the offer. Waiting until after an offer is extended to raise this puts you at a disadvantage.
State And Local Tax Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most state and local tax managers?
The companies hiring the most state and local tax managers right now include Frazier & Deeter, BDO, and Frazier & Deeter Advisory Holdco, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Large public accounting firms and Fortune 500 corporate tax departments consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many state and local tax manager jobs are remote?
About 59% of state and local tax manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting broad adoption of flexible work in tax functions. Sub-specialties focused on income tax compliance and tax research tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring regular in-person client interaction or audit representation are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a state and local tax manager?
Start by building a foundation in general tax compliance, then deliberately shift toward multistate work by requesting state assignments within your team or firm. Earning your CPA license is a practical prerequisite for most manager-level roles. From there, develop depth in a specific SALT area, such as income tax apportionment, sales and use tax, or credits and incentives, while also building experience supervising junior staff and managing client or business-unit relationships.
Can I get a state and local tax manager job with limited SALT experience?
Yes, candidates with strong general tax backgrounds can move into SALT manager roles, particularly at employers willing to develop talent internally. Your best entry point is demonstrating adjacent skills: experience with multistate returns, exposure to nexus issues, or familiarity with state audit procedures. Targeting mid-sized regional accounting firms or corporate tax departments undergoing growth is more realistic than applying to large firms that expect deep specialization from day one.
What does the state and local tax manager interview process look like?
Most SALT manager interviews involve an initial recruiter screen focused on your background and geographic coverage, followed by one or more technical rounds with senior tax professionals. Expect questions on nexus determination, apportionment methods, and how you've handled state notices or audits. A final round typically includes a conversation with a tax director or CFO covering leadership style, stakeholder communication, and how you manage competing deadlines across jurisdictions.
Where can I find and apply to state and local tax manager jobs?
You can find and apply to state and local tax manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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