Tax Senior Manager / Director, State and Local Tax (SALT)

Job overview

The Tax Senior Manager / Director, State and Local Tax (SALT) role offers remote or hybrid work, with two office days weekly preferred for hybrid employees. The listing identifies Irvine, CA; the description also names San Diego, CA, Lake Oswego, OR, Las Vegas, NV, and Seattle, WA. Salary is $175,000–$200,000 per year. The role supports a growing SALT practice at a public accounting and advisory firm serving middle-market, high-growth, private equity-backed, and multinational clients. The position leads complex multistate tax consulting and planning engagements, advises clients on corporate income and franchise tax matters, and oversees related compliance and controversy work. It also develops client relationships, manages engagement delivery, and mentors tax professionals to support the practice’s growth.

What you'll do

• Lead multistate corporate income and franchise tax consulting engagements
• advise on nexus, apportionment, filing methods, tax planning, and transactions
• review state tax returns
• support ASC 740 provisions and financial reporting
• assist with disclosures, refund claims, audits, protests, and appeals
• manage engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, and client expectations
• mentor staff
• research tax law developments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tax senior manager

director

state and local tax

salt

corporate income tax

franchise tax

remote or hybrid

irvine ca

san diego ca

lake oswego or

las vegas nv

seattle wa

$175k–$200k/year

cpa or enrolled agent

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• pension
• equity participation opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays
• licensing and continuing education reimbursement
• leadership development and mentorship.

Why this role

Requires an active CPA or Enrolled Agent license and at least six years of progressive public accounting experience focused on SALT. Remote or hybrid flexibility; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, equity opportunities, PTO, paid holidays, and professional development.

About the employer

Bancroft Staffing Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Tax Preparation Services. Sector: 54.