State and Local Tax Director - Indirect Tax

Baker Tilly•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Baker Tilly, one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in the nation, has an incredible career opportunity for a Director to join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice with a more indirect tax focus. Our SALT practice is made up of 100 + professionals across the U.S., providing a full spectrum of services including Income & Franchise tax, Sales & Use tax, Real & Personal Property tax, Unclaimed Property and Voluntary Disclosure & Remediation by industry needs. As a member of this talented team, you will help clients capitalize on strategic ideas and planning techniques that ensure state and local tax compliance, reduce expenses and enhance cash flow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
Masters in Taxation, LLM CPA and/or JD, CMI or EA certification required
10+ year(s) experience in state and local tax
5+ year(s) of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired
Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Be a trusted advisor to middle market and Fortune 500 clients by providing strategic state and local tax consulting services that lower their tax rates, ensure they are in compliance and provide value across the spectrum of state and local taxes.
Manage multi-disciplinary, multi-state reviews that analyze income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, valorem taxes, and others to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits and incentives, and corporate structures that can reduce the client's tax burden
Research state tax issues including nexus determinations, taxability analyses and quantification of potential liabilities
Counsel clients on state and local tax controversies, including research, drafting client correspondence, prepare ruling requests and providing guidance in defending against state audits
Plan and execute tax projects requiring a wide scope of expertise, including due diligence and voluntary disclosure projects
Prepare technical memoranda on state and local tax issues for individuals, corporations, partnerships and LLCs
Maintain active communication with clients and make recommendations for business and process improvements, manage expectations and enhance value
Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals