State & Local (SALT) Manager

About Us

Dealer Owned Warranty Company LLC is a leading provider of F&I (Finance and Insurance) partnership services in the automotive industry, offering a full suite of obligor and administrator services, top-of-the-line products, technology, and training. We understand the importance of leveraging process and technology in the F&I industry to drive revenue and ensure success. Our goal is to provide visibility, transparency, and the tools needed for our partners to build their wealth and achieve their goals. DOWC prides itself on taking care of its employees (We were voted one of the “Best Places to Work” three years in a row!), and we also offer award-winning products.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic State & Local Tax (SALT) Manager to join our in-house tax team supporting a multi-entity organization. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of indirect taxation, including sales and use tax, excise tax, and other transaction-based taxes across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is both technically strong and operationally minded, with the ability to manage compliance, drive process improvements, and partner cross-functionally to support business growth and mitigate tax risk.

Key Responsibilities:

Indirect Tax Compliance & Reporting

·         Manage the preparation, review, and timely filing of indirect tax returns, including sales & use, excise, gross receipts, and similar taxes across multiple states and jurisdictions

·         Oversee tax calendar, ensuring compliance deadlines are met for all entities

·         Maintain and improve processes for tax data collection, validation, and reporting accuracy

·         Review and reconcile tax accounts and ensure proper documentation is maintained

Tax Provision & Accounting Support

·         Support indirect tax accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

·         Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure proper tax treatment of transactions

·         Assist with month-end and year-end close processes related to indirect tax

Audit & Controversy Management

·         Lead and manage state and local indirect tax audits, inquiries, and notices

·         Serve as the primary point of contact for tax authorities

·         Develop and execute audit defense strategies, including documentation and response preparation

·         Identify and mitigate audit risks and exposures

Advisory & Business Partnership

·         Provide technical guidance on indirect tax implications for new products, services, and business initiatives

·         Partner with operations, legal, finance, and IT teams to ensure tax compliance in business processes

·         Advise on nexus, taxability, sourcing, and multi-state compliance matters

·         Support M&A activities, including due diligence and integration of indirect tax processes

Process Improvement & Automation

·         Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation, system improvements, and process standardization

·         Lead implementation and optimization of tax technology solutions (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, Sovos)

·         Improve internal controls related to indirect tax compliance and reporting

Multi-Entity & Jurisdictional Oversight

·         Manage indirect tax compliance across multiple legal entities and business units

·         Ensure proper registration, licensing, and ongoing compliance in all applicable jurisdictions

·         Monitor changes in state and local tax laws and assess impact across the organization

Required Experience & Skills:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

·         5–8+ years of experience in state & local tax, with a strong focus on indirect tax

·         Experience in a corporate in-house tax department and/or public accounting firm

·         Deep knowledge of multi-state sales & use tax laws, nexus rules, and compliance requirements

·         Proven experience managing audits and interacting with tax authorities

·         Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

·         CPA license or MST preferred.

·         Experience with Tax software is required.

·         Experience with a multi-entity environment preferred.

DOWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact us for assistance.