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Senior Tax Manager, State and Local Tax
AprioUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jun 2026
About the role
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Speciality Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Tax Manager, State and Local Tax to join their dynamic team.
We are seeking a Senior Tax Manager of SALT to take on a key leadership position within a growing tax consulting practice. This role is ideal for a strategic, client-facing professional with deep expertise in sales & use tax and strong exposure to state income and franchise tax matters.
You’ll lead complex engagements, advise clients across multi-state tax issues, and play a critical role in scaling the SALT practice.
Position Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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
The application window is anticipated to close on June 30, 2026 and may be extended as needed.
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- 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
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learnin
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