Senior Manager - State & Local Tax, Income & Franchise

RSM US LLP•Tampa, FL

19h

About The Position

RSM is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, aiming to instill confidence in a world of change and empower clients and people to realize their full potential. The company fosters an environment that inspires and empowers employees to thrive personally and professionally. RSM is seeking an experienced, energetic, and self-motivated state and local tax specialist to join its dynamic, collaborative, and expanding State and Local Tax (SALT) team. The collaborative and entrepreneurial culture at RSM provides a career-focused individual with the opportunity to become a first-choice advisor to middle market leaders. The ideal candidate will contribute to delivering the RSM client experience, focusing on the middle market, empowering passionate teams, and building communities of RSM promoters.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting or another related field.
Requires a minimum of one of the following be active and in good standing: CPA, EA, JD or LLM
Requires a minimum of eight (8) years of SALT income and franchise experience at a public accounting firm or private industry.
Familiarity with researching state tax laws and regulations.
Strong communication and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Tax compliance experience/background a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high-value quality tax advice and seek to expand services.
May serve as a Performance Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
Delivery of profitable SALT services to our clients that appropriately utilize firm and client resources.
Providing timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations with tax advice and consultation that enable clients to increase shareholder value.
The primary focus of this position will be state income and franchise taxes, but there will be regular exposure to sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, employment taxes, credits and incentives, and due diligence reviews.
Research and resolve technical state and local tax issues.
Prepare technical memoranda, matrices and other client deliverables.
Manage tax assignments and related projects.
Plan and coordinate the flow of information with the client.
Review work papers and state tax returns.
Participate in the billing and collection process.
Expected to recognize opportunities for providing additional services to clients, marketing technical specialty or expertise to client.