SALT Tax Partner-Income Francise

RSM US LLP•San Jose, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

RSM US LLP is seeking a highly skilled and experienced SALT Partner to join our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice, focusing on income and franchise tax compliance and consulting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage complex engagements, drive growth, and provide high-value tax advice to a diverse client base across various industries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
Active CPA license or equivalent professional credential in the state of residence or primary office.
Minimum of twelve(12) years of Tax experience in public accounting, with the ability to effectively identify, sell and deliver tax services to middle-market clients.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards.
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast paced, client service environment.
Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, including access to reliable transportation.
Ability to work extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with a Big Four or large national accounting firm providing income and franchise tax consulting services
JD, LLM, or EA
Proven ability to originate new business, expand existing client relationships, and drive meaningful revenue growth within a professional services environment.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including recruiting top talent, mentoring future leaders, succession planning, and building a scalable practice.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior tax client service leader, relationship owner, or capability leader for complex client needs and firm priorities.
Advise clients on nexus, unitary and business income, multi-state tax planning, audit defense, M&A due diligence and other state tax consulting.
Lead teams in the delivery of tax services, coordinating across capabilities, industries, geographies, and specialists to provide integrated solutions.
Manage multiple engagements or client portfolios, monitoring status, resources, economics, quality, and client service expectations.
Identify technical tax matters and client opportunities early, consult with specialists as needed, and guide teams through complex issues.
Communicate complex state and local tax issues in a non-technical manner to facility communication between the client understanding and managing risk.
Maintain ongoing global client relationships to understand goals, anticipate needs, and connect clients with the right expertise across the firm.
Serve as an influential voice in the private equity community, representing the firm externally and enhancing the firm's reputation as a leading advisor to sponsor-backed businesses.
Support responsible growth through pipeline development, client transfers, cross-firm collaboration, referral networks, and market-facing activity.
Manage profitability, billing, collections, engagement economics, and operational discipline consistent with firm expectations.
Apply strong quality, risk, independence, ethics, and professional judgment to all client and team activities.
Use digital tools, standardized processes, and global workforce capabilities to improve consistency, efficiency, and client experience.
Coach and develop high-performing teams, building technical depth, specialty capability, and the next generation of leaders globally, including the U.S., UK, Canada, India, and other countries.
Lead with an enterprise mindset, aligning decisions to long-term firm value, cultural stewardship, and client outcomes.
Foster a high-performance culture by attracting top talent, developing future leaders, and creating an environment where professionals can thrive.