Senior Director, State and Local Transactions Tax | Corporate Finance

FTI Consulting•Chicago, IL

4d•$154,500 - $302,000•Hybrid

About The Position

FTI Consulting is seeking a Senior Director for their Transactions Tax team within the Tax Services practice. This role involves working closely with clients, including corporate and private equity firms, to provide expert tax advisory services related to mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions. The Senior Director will leverage deep tax technical expertise to support clients through due diligence, structuring, modeling, deal execution, and integration planning. The position offers an opportunity to enhance skills in tax, engagement management, and project delivery, with exposure to diverse industries and complex functional areas. The team collaborates with clients across various corporate functions to analyze tax profiles and implement strategic tax planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study
8+ years of post-graduate combined professional experience
Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Nice To Haves

MS, JD and/or CPA
6+ years of state and local tax experience with a national public accounting firm, law firm, or corporate tax department of a multinational company
Experience with tax due diligence, structuring, and/or modeling in a transaction environment
Experience with multistate income tax compliance for corporate and flow-through structures
Strong knowledge of state income and non-income taxes, and unclaimed property
Demonstrated ability to manage workstreams and collaborate effectively across engagement teams
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to effectively analyze and apply rules across a broad range of tax areas and client situations
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and project management skills
Proficiency in MS Office suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint
Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools

Responsibilities

Support corporate and private equity clients with tax due diligence, structuring, and modeling across buy-side and sell-side transactions, as well as deal execution and integration planning
Prepare client-ready tax due diligence reports for C-suite audiences
Direct complex tax research and develop tax planning strategies
Apply and interpret state tax laws in due diligence across income/franchise, gross receipts, sales/use, property, employment taxes, and unclaimed property
Review and comment on tax aspects of financial models, structuring analyses, purchase agreements, and disclosure schedules
Assist clients with a broad range of state tax matters, including compliance, planning, and controversies across multistate operations
Evaluate multistate tax footprint, including nexus and filing obligations, and advise on state tax implications of operational changes across income and non-income taxes
Review state income/franchise tax returns throughout the preparation and filing process
Support alignment of state tax compliance, reporting, and systems across entities and jurisdictions related to changes in business operations, transactions, or reorganizations
Manage assigned workstreams end-to-end, delivering high-quality outputs, enabling timely review, and adapting to evolving priorities
Maintain effective communication with clients and engagement team members, while keeping senior team members informed of progress and key issues
Identify and track pull-through opportunities and additional services arising from client needs and transaction dynamics
Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent delivery, responsiveness, and thoughtful insight
Contribute to team development by providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior team members