State & Local Tax Manager - Income & Indirect Taxes

Role Description

We are seeking a State & Local Tax (SALT) professional to support sales and use tax, business tax, and state income tax compliance within a multinational company. This role is part of a lean, high-performing tax team reporting to the Director of Global Tax and focuses on supporting state tax compliance, audits, and sales tax operations.

The role is intended for someone with solid SALT experience who can execute day-to-day responsibilities with solid technical expertise, sound judgment, and strong communication skills.

What you’ll be working on

• Support multi-state income and franchise tax compliance, including data gathering, filings, apportionment, and nexus-related analysis
• Manage sales and use tax operations end-to-end, including system governance and updates for product and tax law changes
• Support state and local tax audits and risk management, balancing technical positions with practical outcomes
• Maintain and update tax system configurations, including Avalara taxability logic, product mapping, and related documentation
• Contribute to improvements across SALT compliance and reporting processes
• Help identify areas where automation, documentation, or system updates can improve accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for compliance, audit, and reporting purposes
• Partner with A/R to resolve sales tax credits and customer tax-related inquiries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of related state and local tax experience (in-house and/or Big Four/public), with strong state income tax preferably in the high-tech/software industry
• Working knowledge of multi-state income tax concepts, apportionment, nexus, indirect tax rules, and multistate compliance requirements
• Experience in state and local tax compliance, including indirect taxes (sales, use, gross receipts)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment and communicate status clearly
• Strong attention to detail, strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience preparing tax schedules, reconciliations, workpapers, and supporting documentation

Requirements

• Experience with U.S. tax reporting for complex transactions
• Experience with Avalara, including configuration, governance, and taxability mapping
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems

Benefits

• A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued
• Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda
• Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
• High-quality health benefits
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
• Volunteer opportunities

The anticipated salary range for this role is $128,000 to $170,000 USD. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, the budget for the position, and applicable employment laws.

At Barracuda, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices that reflect both market realities and the unique circumstances of each geographical location. We recognize that cost-of-living disparities, market conditions, and other factors can significantly impact compensation expectations in different regions. The compensation range provided in this job description is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the actual compensation offers for the position in your location. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidates’ qualifications and experience.