SALT-Income and Franchise Tax Senior Manager

Grant Thornton - Philippines • Bellevue, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Income/Franchise Tax Senior Manager, you’ll oversee the preparation of Income/Franchise tax returns for your multiple clients– all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with the Income/Franchise Tax team and lead staff on various tax consulting and research matters, on all phases of project and engagement management, because together is how we succeed.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
Respond to inquiries from the State and other tax authorities
Lead a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management, to gather information and perform tax services
Lead team members to promptly resolve client problems or tax issues encountered in the preparation process
Understand client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements
Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Senior Managers will oversee numerous client projects and tasks simultaneously
Lead professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Business Development – lead sales presentations for both existing and prospective clients
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting
• CPA, JD with active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Senior Managers are required to manage various project tasks, at the same time
• Project managers will be ultimately responsible for the overall project and deliverable
• Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities at clients
• Strong computer skills
• Can travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries from the State and other tax authorities
• Lead a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management, to gather information and perform tax services
• Lead team members to promptly resolve client problems or tax issues encountered in the preparation process
• Understand client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Senior Managers will oversee numerous client projects and tasks simultaneously
• Lead professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Business Development – lead sales presentations for both existing and prospective clients
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level