Manager - State & Local Tax Income Franchise

About us

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RSM

RSM is seeking an experienced, energetic, and self-motivated state and local tax specialist to join our dynamic, collaborative and expanding SALT team. RSM's collaborative and entrepreneurial culture provides a career-focused individual with the opportunity to be a first-choice advisor to middle market leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value quality tax advice and seek to expand services.
• May serve as a Performance Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback.
• Advise clients on nexus, unitary and business income, multistate tax planning, audit defense, and due diligence.
• Manage complex state tax compliance and consulting projects for corporate and pass-through entities.
• Deliver excellent service to internal and external clients including effective communication, teamwork, positive attitude and high professional standards.
• Continue to expand knowledge base in area of expertise, comply with continuing education requirements.
• Drive growth and profitability to the practice by generating new revenue on existing client portfolio, cross selling and new clients for the tax practice.
• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, etc.
• Serve as Tax client service coordinator while developing and executing the firm's client service plan.
• Review research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards.
• Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach.
• Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and state tax compliance.
• Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Requires one of the following: CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing income/franchise tax consulting services in a Public Accounting, Consulting, or Law firm.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, detail oriented and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possess thorough knowledge of a variety of state and local sales and use tax laws, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as tax planning, restructuring, due diligence, audit defense, reverse audits and state controversy work.
• Able to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Project management and critical thinking skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments

Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

Contact Information

If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at 800-274-3978 or careers@rsmus.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

Salary Range

The compensation range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Discretionary Bonus

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.