Position Opening: Tax Manager – State and Local Tax

Create Meaningful Impact. Lead With Insight. Empower Legacy.

Keiter is seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Manager or Senior Manager to lead our growing SALT practice within our dynamic Tax team. This is a unique opportunity to advise clients across industries on complex state and local tax issues while helping shape the strategic direction of our SALT services. You’ll build lasting relationships, lead a team of talented professionals, and deliver innovative tax strategies that drive client success and compliance.

Why Keiter?

At Keiter, we help people achieve their full potential while pursuing their purpose – at home, at work, and in the community. We offer:

• A flexible, supportive work environment that empowers your professional and personal success

• A clear path for advancement and leadership within the firm

• Meaningful community involvement opportunities

• A culture that values Collaboration, Innovation, Accountability, and Relationships

As Opportunity Advisors®, our mission goes beyond compliance. We help clients uncover opportunities through proactive insight, innovative strategies, and trusted relationships.

What You’ll Do:

As a key leader of our SALT practice, you will:

•  Serve as the Firm’s primary resource in a wide range of multistate sales and use tax matters, including FAS 5, reverse audits, tax planning, consulting, compliance, automation, mergers and acquisitions, controversy, and audit defense.
• Automate sales and use tax compliance decisions.  Implement knowledge of sales and use tax implications.
• Deliver a full range of multi-state and local tax consulting services, addressing various issues in the area of income, franchise, capital stock, license, and gross receipts taxes
• Conduct primary and secondary review of complicated or complex state and local returns.
• Identify opportunities to minimize clients’ multi-state tax burden through optimal filing methods, exemptions, credits/incentives, structuring alternatives, etc.
• Provide analysis and modeling of structuring alternatives.
• Research complex state and local tax issues using state statutes, regulations, case law, and other relevant authorities/guidance.
• Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value, quality tax advice, and seek to expand services to clients.
• Participate in the development of staff through one-on-one teachable moments and offering feedback on a regular basis.
• Prepare transaction work for complex client situations.
• Actively participate in the generation of additional business by seeking out new clients and follow-through with leads.

What You’ll Bring:

• Active CPA license required

• Minimum 5+ years of public accounting, tax consulting, or equivalent experience

• At least 3+ years in a managerial role preferred

• Strong technical and analytical skills in state and local taxation

• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Passion for mentoring and developing team members

• Excellent communication skills – able to clearly explain complex SALT concepts to clients and peers

• Desire to participate in business development and thought leadership initiatives

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tax preparation software

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus

• Disability and life insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Care Leave

• Continuing professional education and career development programs

• Additional resources to support you and your family

Join Keiter and lead our State and Local Tax practice as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complexity, uncover opportunities, and achieve their goals – all while building your own lasting legacy.