We are hiring a Senior Manager who’s passionate about client success, committed to developing people, and thrives with the freedom to work on your own terms. We’re not your typical consulting firm—and this isn’t your typical Senior manager role. At Merit, we believe that exceptional leadership isn’t about micromanaging—it’s about empowering. We’re looking for a Senior Manager who can deliver high-quality service to our clients, build and coach a high-performing team, and embrace the flexibility that allows for balance and autonomy.
What We Seek
At Merit Advisors, our Sales and Use Tax Senior Managers play a crucial role in developing our Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers in both tax technical knowledge and client-facing skills, ensuring the highest quality service and expertise for our diverse clientele.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Our Senior Managers, work with our clients to plan for and manage various sales and use tax issues. This is a consulting position, and your work with us will include assisting clients in various capacities related to sales/use tax matters. In general, you can expect to:
- 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.
You’re perfect for this role if you:
- Possesses a fundamental understanding of state tax laws and regulations
- Keep high standards of accuracy and organization
- Enjoy meeting deadlines and feeling a sense of accomplishment
- Negotiate with confidence
- Think critically and recognize when something is off
- Communicate difficult and complicated topics with ease and simplicity
- Apply your technical expertise to varied client issues/needs and provide creative, insightful analysis
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Build strong internal and external working relationships
- Manage your time well and prioritize tasks effectively
What You Bring
- 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.
What We Provide
At Merit, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, PTO program, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), you’ll enjoy company-sponsored events, continuous learning opportunities, and the flexibility to manage your work/life balance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Minimum of 6 years state and local tax experience focused on indirect (sales & use) tax compliance and consulting
- Fundamental understanding of state tax laws and regulations
- 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
- High standards of accuracy, strong organization, time management, and deadline orientation
- Ability to communicate complex tax topics clearly and simply; strong negotiation and critical thinking skills
- CPA, CMI, or JD
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.
