Sales Tax Consulting Manager

Manager - Sales Tax Consulting (GSS)About the Role:

Cherry Bekaert is hiring a Manager - Sales Tax Consulting for its Global Shared Services (GSS) team in India.

This role supports U.S. clients on multistate sales and use tax consulting and advisory engagements.

This is a consulting-focused role, not a routine compliance role.

The Manager will lead client engagements, provide technical insights, manage projects, and guide the India-based consulting team.

Key Responsibilities:Sales Tax Consulting:

• Lead multistate sales & use tax consulting engagements.

• Perform nexus, taxability, and exposure analysis.

• Advise clients on voluntary disclosures, registrations, audits, reverse audits, and exemptions.

• Identify tax risks and provide practical recommendations.

• Support sales tax process improvement and tax technology initiatives.

Client & Project Management:

• Act as a key contact for U.S. clients and engagement teams.

• Lead client meetings and communicate recommendations clearly.

• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

• Ensure high-quality, client-ready work.

Technical & Team Leadership:

• Research and resolve complex multistate sales tax issues.

• Review technical analysis, calculations, and client deliverables.

• Manage, coach, and mentor Seniors and Associates.

• Provide technical guidance and regular feedback.

• Build team knowledge through training and knowledge sharing.

Global Delivery:

• Coordinate effectively with U.S. and India teams.

• Ensure smooth handoffs and timely project completion.

• Maintain organized project documentation and trackers.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and leverage technology.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Sales & Use Tax Consulting / SALT Advisory.

• Strong experience with multistate sales tax consulting.

• Knowledge of nexus, taxability, exposure analysis, VDA, audit support, and exemptions.

• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.

• Experience with tax technology platforms is preferred.

• Strong client communication and project management skills.

• Experience managing and mentoring team members.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a Consulting Manager with a strong SALT Advisory background, who can:

• Think beyond routine compliance.

• Identify client tax risks and opportunities.

• Provide practical business-focused solutions.

• Lead client engagements and teams.

• Communicate effectively with U.S. stakeholders.