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.