Senior Tax Manager, Transaction Tax

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:  

• 2026 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package 
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Manager leads high-level transaction tax consulting engagements and provides expert guidance on state and local tax matters. This role is responsible for managing client accounts, mentoring consulting teams, and contributing to strategic business development initiatives. The Senior Tax Manager ensures compliance, maximizes tax savings, and drives operational excellence across projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct transaction tax reviews, reverse audits, and refund claims for clients.

• Review client records for refund potential, credits, deficiency assessments, and procedural improvements.

• Prepare and review written reports, Letters of Findings, and periodic status updates for clients and state taxing authorities.

• Represent clients during audits and hearings with state tax officials.

• Conduct on-site inspections of client facilities and operations.

• Provide technical guidance on complex tax issues and multi-state compliance.

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of state and local tax laws, regulations, and court decisions.

• Manage, coordinate, and review activities of consulting team members.

• Mentor and coach staff; provide performance feedback and development support.

• Participate in staffing decisions and resource planning.

• Support business development efforts, including scoping and developing customized solutions for new and existing clients.

• Maintain work-in-process reports and contribute to forecasting and backlog management.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, Economics, or related field.

• 8-10 years of experience in transaction tax consulting; with 7-9 years of supervisory or mentoring experience

• Advanced technical knowledge of transaction tax and related systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Strong leadership and team management experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Professional certification is preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week

• Travel: 10-25%

• Physical Activity:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use

  • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds

  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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