State & Local Tax Manager

Job Specifics

Title: State & Local Tax Manager
Classification: Full-time; Exempt
Department: Tax
Location: Austin
Office Expectations/Hours: Fully in-office position; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.

What Will You Do?

• Provide state & local income/franchise tax consulting and compliance services to a diverse client base operating in numerous states.
• Typical consulting projects include managing state voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), state tax due diligence and state income/franchise tax audits.
• Advises clients on a variety of issues, including state income/franchise tax sourcing, state income/franchise tax nexus, and accounting for state income taxes.
• Reviews and/or prepares state income tax returns.
• Develops, maintains, and manages client relationships and expectations, monitors engagement economics, and coordinates staffing and workflow on multiple engagements, simultaneously.
• Manages deadlines and engagement budgets; keeps Partners updated on engagement status.
• Continuously develops technical expertise; identifies and researches technical issues to assure compliance with state and local tax laws and regulations.
• Provides exceptional client service by maintaining an understanding of client operations and business objectives; applies this knowledge to serve clients in a consultative way and to identify additional potential business opportunities.
• Supervises and teaches associates and interns, including delegation of assignments, detailed review of work, and evaluating performance.
• Uses coaching and managerial skills to enhance the development and growth of others.
• Actively participates in business proposals, networking, and recruiting opportunities.

What Do You Need to Get Here?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree preferred
• Active CPA License
• 5-7 years of state & local income/franchise tax compliance and consulting experience
• Corporate & partnership state & local income/franchise tax experience
• Advanced technical knowledge of state income/franchise tax law, regulations, and other guidance in Texas and other key states
• Strong communication skills; ability to interact with a broad range of individuals
• Strong professional presence and leadership skills; ability to mentor and develop staff
• Experience building and maintaining excellent client relationships, identifying value-added services, and expanding books of business

Why Should You Join Us?

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
• 25 days PTO
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years of state & local income/franchise tax compliance and consulting experience
• Corporate & partnership state & local income/franchise tax experience
• Advanced technical knowledge of state income/franchise tax law, regulations, and other guidance in Texas and other key states
• Strong communication skills; ability to interact with a broad range of individuals
• Strong professional presence and leadership skills; ability to mentor and develop staff
• Experience building and maintaining excellent client relationships, identifying value-added services, and expanding books of business