Director, State & Local Tax

About the Firm

Sorren is a top 50 national advisory firm that blends deep expertise with a human-first approach. We work with people, building lasting relationships and delivering strategic solutions in accounting, assurance, tax, advisory, and private client services. Our culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring every team member has the support and opportunities to thrive. We offer a high-performing yet balanced work environment where career development and personal well-being go hand in hand.

Your Journey

Team members support the firm by delivering timely, accurate work and maintaining clear communication. They take ownership of their development, seek feedback, and build strong relationships. By managing responsibilities effectively and aligning efforts with firm values, they establish a foundation for long-term success and growth. All team members are expected to excel in Relationships, Communication, Quality Service, Operational Excellence, and Innovation & Growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm's technical leader for State & Local Tax (SALT) matters, advising clients on multistate tax planning, compliance, and controversy issues.
• Provide strategic consulting related to income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, property tax, credits and incentives, and nexus determinations.
• Lead complex SALT engagements including nexus studies, voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), taxability analyses, state tax audits, refund opportunities, and multistate planning projects.
• Advise clients on the state and local tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and business expansions.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments across state and local jurisdictions and communicate impacts to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with federal tax, international tax, transaction advisory, advisory, and assurance professionals to deliver integrated tax solutions.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with CFOs, controllers, tax directors, and business owners.
• Review technical research, client deliverables, and complex SALT memoranda for quality and accuracy.
• Mentor, develop, and coach managers, senior associates, and associates.
• Support business development through networking, proposals, client expansion, and thought leadership.
• Drive practice development initiatives, internal training, and process improvements.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, timelines, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Meet annual billable hour and business development expectations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in tax preparation, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity and significant specialization in State & Local Tax.
• CPA license (an exception may be considered for equivalent or applicable professional designations demonstrating relevant expertise).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Deep expertise in multistate income/franchise tax, sales and use tax, nexus, apportionment, tax controversy, and state tax planning.
• Experience advising middle-market and closely held businesses across multiple industries.
• Strong knowledge of state tax laws, regulations, and legislative developments.
• Experience managing complex client engagements from planning through implementation.
• Ability to identify tax savings opportunities and deliver strategic consulting beyond compliance.
• Proven leadership in managing and scaling teams, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and technical excellence.
• Business development acumen, with experience in expanding relationships, winning new engagements, and participating in pricing and proposal strategies.
• Forward-thinking and innovative, contributing to internal knowledge leadership, policy development, and process improvements.
• Respected internal advisor, often consulted on regulatory shifts, high-impact tax risks, and opportunities for service expansion.
• Commitment to continual learning and professional development.
• Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays, including a firmwide winter break (December 24 – January 1)
• Paid parental leave (available after one year of service)
• Mentorship and career development programs
• CPA exam support
• Firm-sponsored events and spontaneous team activities
• Celebrations to mark milestones like the end of busy season and the holidays

Benefits are available to full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week.