Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers • San Francisco, California • Full Time • $124,000–$335,000 / year

Posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

State & Local Tax (SALT)

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity
As a Sales & Use Tax Senior Manager, you will provide strategic advice and guidance to clients on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their tax positions. Within our Tax practice, you will focus on value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales tax, and other indirect taxes, delivering impactful solutions to enhance client outcomes.
As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional network to deliver quality results. You will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, applying sound judgment to recognize when to take action and when to escalate. Your ability to develop and sustain high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, along with your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our firm.
In this role, you will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, validate outcomes with clients, and share alternative perspectives. You will direct teams through complexity, demonstrating composure in challenging situations, and initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. Your focus on staying relevant and evolving your skills will be key to your success in this position.
Responsibilities
- Leading indirect tax advisory projects, focusing on sales and use tax compliance and strategy
- Guiding clients through complex tax regulations to optimize their indirect tax positions
- Developing and implementing innovative tax solutions to address client needs
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive tax planning services
- Utilizing analytical thinking to identify tax savings opportunities and mitigate risks
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support ongoing tax advisory services
- Coaching and mentoring team members to enhance their skills in indirect tax matters
- Applying systems thinking to uncover underlying tax issues and propose strategic solutions
- Validating outcomes with clients and incorporating feedback to refine tax strategies
- Directing teams through challenging situations, maintaining composure and focus on objectives
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience
- At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity
What Sets You Apart
- Leveraging influence in indirect tax controversies
- Excelling in AI-human collaboration for tax technology
- Demonstrating analytical thinking in tax dispute resolution
- Applying strategic questioning in corporate tax planning
- Utilizing digital tooling for indirect tax compliance
- Innovating with AI fluency in tax modeling
- Embracing change in customs regulations and tariffs

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

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