Senior Tax Manager - Multistate

TJT • Durham, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Thomas, Judy & Tucker (TJT), a leading full-service CPA firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Manager to join its growing tax practice with a focus on multistate taxation for partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations. In this leadership role, you will oversee complex tax engagements for closely held businesses across a variety of industries. You will provide strategic guidance on multistate tax compliance, planning opportunities, and evolving state and local tax requirements. You will also serve as a mentor to TJT tax professionals and play an active role in the continued growth of one of the firm's strategic practice areas. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex tax issues, developing team members, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of public accounting tax compliance experience
• Extensive experience with multistate tax compliance, planning and consulting
• Knowledge of nexus, apportionment, state income tax filings, pass-through entity tax elections, and other SALT matters
• Strong experience reviewing partnership (Form 1065), S corporation (Form 1120-S), and C corporation (Form 1120) tax returns
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing tax professionals
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience reviewing tax returns in a Tax Manager or equivalent leadership role preferred
• Master's degree preferred
• Active CPA license strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Review of complex federal, state, and local income tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations
• Advise clients on multistate tax matters, including filing requirements, nexus determinations, apportionment methodologies, composite filings, and pass-through entity tax elections and other state and local tax considerations
• Manage client engagements from planning through delivery, ensuring projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive tax planning and consulting services
• Research and analyze complex state tax issues and communicate practical solutions to clients and team members
• Coordinate and review quarterly tax estimates, extensions, tax projections, and year-end planning opportunities for business clients.
• Review and respond to federal and state tax notices and assist clients with audit and examination matters
• Collaborate with TJT partners and firm leadership on client strategy, growth initiatives, and business development opportunities
• Mentor, coach, and develop tax staff and senior associates while assisting with engagement staffing and workflow management
• Monitor changes in federal and state tax legislation and apply new developments to client situations
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and referral sources

Benefits

• Covered Health Insurance for Employees
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year for tax and audit professionals
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities to work a flexible schedule

What This Job Offers

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