State & Local Tax; SALT Compliance & Advisory Manager

The Brennan Group is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager of State & Local Tax (SALT) Compliance & Advisory to lead the firm’s SALT practice across compliance and advisory services. This role is responsible for ensuring technical excellence, timely and accurate delivery, proactive client advisory, and sustainable practice growth. The Manager serves as a trusted advisor to clients, a technical leader to the internal team, and a key contributor to the firm’s broader growth and operational initiatives.

To lead, grow, and elevate The Brennan Group’s Sales & Use Tax Compliance and Advisory Services Department by delivering accurate compliance, research, actionable insights, and innovative solutions that simplify complex tax issues for clients—while creating scalable systems, supporting team development, and driving recurring revenue

• Serve as primary point of contact and senior advisor for key SALT clients
• Provide strategic guidance on sales & use tax issues and tax compliance matters
• Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships through proactive communication and advisory insight.
• Lead resolution of complex tax discrepancies with state and local taxing authorities
• Support client retention and expansion through high-quality service and thought leadership

• Ensure timely, accurate preparation, review, and filing of all state and local tax returns
• Oversee monitoring of data inputs, tax codes, calculations, and statutory deadlines
• Ensure 100% compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations across jurisdictions
• Research complex SALT issues and provide technical guidance to clients and internal teams
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes impacting clients and the firm

• Identify and lead execution of SALT planning opportunities to minimize client tax exposure while maintaining compliance
• Develop advisory frameworks and best practices for recurring SALT issues
• Support strategic decision-making for clients through data-driven tax analysis
• Contribute to special projects, studies, and advisory engagements as required

• Lead and manage the current compliance team.
• Mentor, and develop SALT professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and professional growth
• Provide technical training and guidance to SALT team members and cross-functional teams
• Ensure appropriate staffing, tools, and resources are in place to support compliance and advisory work
• Promote open communication and collaboration across departments

• Oversee workflow, project management, and engagement delivery to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Improve processes, systems, and technology utilization to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Collaborate with leadership on practice development, client growth, and service expansion initiatives
• Support business development efforts through prospect and client meetings for expansion of compliance and advisory services.

• Strong understanding of multistate tax laws and SALT compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing complex SALT compliance and advisory engagements
• Proven leadership and people-development skills
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
• Excellent communication, client relationship, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities while maintaining quality standards
• Proficiency in tax compliance software and related tools
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA, advanced tax credentials
• Experience in professional services or consulting environments
• Track record of practice growth, client expansion, or advisory development
• Experience working with former auditors, legal teams, or multi-disciplinary tax professionals

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