State & Local Tax Income Franchise Managing Director

Job Description

Crowe’s State and Local Tax (SALT) team delivers value by helping clients effectively navigate and manage their State and Local Income and Franchise tax obligations. We are seeking a SALT Director to join our Lead Tax Services group. This role will serve as a strategic leader within the practice, responsible for driving client success, developing talent, and contributing to the continued growth and innovation of our SALT practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and strategically manage complex state and local income and franchise tax engagements from planning through delivery
• Serve as a primary relationship leader and trusted advisor to key clients, delivering exceptional client service and identifying value-added opportunities
• Provide technical leadership on complex SALT matters, including research, planning, structuring, and controversy support
• Drive practice growth through active participation in business development efforts, including networking, proposal development, cross-selling, and expanding existing client relationships
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions and strengthen internal partnerships
• Mentor, coach, and develop managers, senior staff, and staff; foster a high-performance, inclusive team environment
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including technical content, presentations, and industry visibility efforts
• Support and lead transformation initiatives within the SALT practice, including process improvement, technology adoption, and operational efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA, JD/LLM, or EA required
• Minimum of 10+ years of public accounting experience with a strong focus in state and local income and franchise tax
• Demonstrated experience managing complex engagements and serving as a primary client relationship leader
• Prominent track record of business development, client retention, and practice growth
• Strong technical research and writing skills with the ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to clients and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and developing professionals across multiple levels
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while driving strategic initiatives

Company Culture

We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Our Values

We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

Compensation and Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $190,200.00 - $401,000.00 per year. This role follows a hybrid work model for candidates located near a Crowe office. Candidates who are not within commuting distance of a Crowe office may be considered for a remote work arrangement, subject to business needs.

Benefits

Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

About Crowe

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world. Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge. Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable. We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.