Tax Managing Director, National Office (SALT)

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Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead one of the State and Local Tax (SALT) practice areas
• Handle apportionment and revenue sourcing for income, business activity, and indirect taxes
• Perform state tax forecasting, tax planning, and demonstrate deep knowledge of tax law
• Coordinate the U.S. state and local income and franchise tax accrual process
• Manage state and local tax return review
• Represent clients in tax controversies and implement state tax planning for corporations, individuals, and partnerships
• Provide tax engine consulting, optimization, training, and implementation for clients
• Areas of concentration include:
  • Income franchise taxes
  • Business licenses, sales & use taxes
  • Other transactional taxes, property taxes, and state credits and incentives
• Manage implementation and support the preparation of thought leadership related to multistate income/sales tax legislation
• Conduct multistate technical research to support filing positions
• Develop tools to assist clients in managing the tax compliance process more efficiently
• Ensure timely responsiveness to internal and external clients, emphasizing quality client service and timely project delivery
• Oversee multiple client services teams on engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across various industries
• Market, sell, design, and implement innovative tax-planning strategies for clients
• Manage projects to budget
• Make recommendations on business and process improvements related to SALT filings
• Deliver a full range of SALT services, including:
  • Tax return preparation and review
  • Tax research
  • Preparation of technical memorandums
  • Drafting client correspondence
  • Counseling clients in defending against state audits
• Oversee multidisciplinary, multi-state reviews analyzing income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, valorem taxes, and others to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures to reduce clients' tax burdens
• Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Focus on staff development

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of SALT experience with an emphasis on the responsibilities listed above
• Public accounting experience preferred, especially Big 4
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members
• Strong selling skills: generating leads, making contacts, and securing clients
• Strong project management and leadership skills, including the ability to coach and mentor talented people
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Superior technical, industry, or functional expertise
• Strong tax research skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to teach and train others
• Bachelor’s in accounting and/or MST and/or LLM
• Professional accreditation preferred, but eligibility to sit for the CPA exam, or a CPA, or other relevant certification/State Bar Exam/EA required
• Excellent computer skills; knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word; knowledge of OneSource, GoSystems, and other software/databases a plus
• Strong knowledge of tax reporting, tax research, and tax planning on a multi-state level

Skills

• Preferred knowledge of Power BI, Alteryx, or advanced Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-oriented professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently as well as in groups; responsive, eager, dynamic
• Focus on SALT/firm achievement and client service over individual accomplishment as a career development vehicle
• Desire to perform and achieve with a growth mindset related to the SALT team and overall practice initiative
• Willingness to exert the effort necessary for success

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with profit sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $241,400 - $328,800. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.