Merit Advisors seeks an experienced and dynamic Sales & Use Tax Manager for our Katy office. This key leadership role involves managing multiple complex tax engagements, delivering innovative sales and use tax planning strategies, and staying abreast of tax law changes across various states. The ideal candidate will communicate key issues and changes effectively to the firm and our clients.
At Merit Advisors, our Sales and Use Tax Managers play a crucial role in developing our Associates and Senior Associates in both tax technical knowledge and client-facing skills, ensuring the highest quality service and expertise for our diverse clientele.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage multiple complex sales and use tax engagements.
- Develop and implement innovative tax planning strategies for clients.
- Monitor and communicate changes in state tax laws and regulations.
- Provide clear and comprehensive written communications on key tax issues to the firm and clients.
- Mentor and develop Associates and Senior Associates enhancing their technical and client service skills.
- Cultivate strong client relationships and deliver exceptional client service.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- CPA, CMI, or JD is a plus
- Minimum of 6 years of state and local tax experience with a focus on indirect (sales & use) tax compliance and consulting.
- Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff.
- Strong relationship management and practice development skills.
- Demonstrated ability to attract new clients and expand services to existing clients.
Merit Advisors offers a collaborative and supportive work environment where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth will be encouraged. Join us and lead a team dedicated to excellence in state and local tax services. Apply now to become a part of our team and make a significant impact in the world of state and local tax.
What We Do
Merit Advisors provides our partners in the energy industry with the best financial solutions and vision to uncover overlooked savings. The team at Merit is built on decades of experience and insight throughout the entire energy value chain. Our strategic approach combined with our expertise, proprietary technology and data makes Merit Advisors the best at extracting trapped value and improving cash flow for our partners. When you partner with Merit Advisors, you get experienced energy professionals who are focused on delivering results so you can stay focused on your business.
Initially founded in 1998 as an appraisal and property tax consulting firm based in Gainesville, TX, Merit is constantly evolving to better serve its clients. This client-focused nature is demonstrated by various service lines and offices in geographically strategic locations (Dallas and Houston, TX and Oklahoma City and Tulsa, OK).
Our 350+ clients range from publicly traded corporations to individual small business owners and are serviced by a team that combines engineers, appraisal and valuation experts and seasoned tax and consulting professionals that bring together the perfect balance of high quality and diverse solutions of a larger firm while not foregoing the “high level touch” customer service of a boutique firm.
