SALT Manager

This position is offered as a hybrid schedule, but candidates must live in the Seattle or surrounding areas. No external recruiters please as all candidates need to apply directly through the Clark Nuber website.

Are you an experienced state and local tax professional with a passion for solving complex problems and delivering exceptional client service? We’re seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager to guide client engagements and provide innovative tax solutions across diverse industries. In this role, you’ll manage resources, foster strong client relationships, and contribute to our firm’s growth through impactful tax compliance and consulting services.

As a SALT Manager, you’ll take ownership of client engagements—from planning and execution to client communication and technical reviews. You’ll be an advisor to clients, providing guidance on tax strategies while mentoring and training team members to grow their skills. If you’re excited to join forces with passionate colleagues and contribute to practice development initiatives, this is the role for you.

Some essential functions of the job are but not limited to:

• Deliver a full range of State and Local Tax services including state income/franchise return review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, drafting client correspondence, assisting clients in audit defense.

• Identify optimal filing positions, exemptions, credits and incentives, and identify corporate structures for tax minimization purposes.

• Maintain proactive communication with clients to exceed expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.

• Work closely with partners, principals, senior managers, managers, seniors, and staff in other practice groups to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development

• Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls, when needed, and attend team calls with prospective clients

• Manage, train, and mentor Associates and Seniors on client projects and professional 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).

• Conduct sophisticated tax research, consulting and analysis to plan transactions and to resolve compliance issues.

Education & Experience: 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. 5+ years’ State and Local Tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate and public accounting experience.  Demonstrated successful experience as a supervisor. You must pass 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. Dependent coverage is subsidized, with all 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.
• Financial Wellness: Our 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. We believe that building an inclusive culture is essential for all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work and 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

This position is open until filled and you can apply by clicking the APPLY button and completing the online application.