State and Local Tax Manager

Crowe LLP•Columbus, OH

1d•$102,500 - $209,400•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will lead engagements involving state and local income tax planning, compliance, and consulting, including the coordination of services across multiple jurisdictions. Responsibilities include researching complex multi-state tax issues, identifying planning opportunities, and overseeing the preparation and review of state and local income tax returns and related filings. This position also involves managing and mentoring a team of professionals with expertise in SALT, while ensuring the delivery of high-quality client service in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. As a State and Local Income Tax Manager, you will have the opportunity to: Research complex state and local income tax issues and opportunities Lead, supervise, and review the preparation of state and local income tax returns and related disclosures Develop and present state and local income tax planning strategies for corporations, partnerships, and pass-through entities Coordinate and lead annual recurring state income tax compliance and consulting engagements, including managing timelines, overseeing staff, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring accurate and timely filing across multiple jurisdictions Collaborate with professionals in other tax delivery units to provide integrated client solutions Develop and mentor a high-performing team of professionals with expertise in state and local taxation Deliver exceptional client service by managing multiple engagements simultaneously and maintaining strong client relationships

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
CPA or JD required
5+ years of prior public accounting experience
Strong state tax background, including experience with consolidated C corporations, partnerships, and S corporations
Experience with state and local income tax compliance and consulting, including apportionment, state modifications, nexus considerations, unitary/combined reporting, and state-level tax planning
Strong organizational, communication, and management skills, with proven experience leading teams and engagements
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and communicate complex state tax issues clearly and effectively
Uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship
Act ethically and with integrity at all times
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Taxation or JD/LLM a plus
Familiarity with state-level implications of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings preferred

Responsibilities

Lead engagements involving state and local income tax planning, compliance, and consulting
Coordinate services across multiple jurisdictions
Research complex multi-state tax issues
Identify planning opportunities
Oversee the preparation and review of state and local income tax returns and related filings
Manage and mentor a team of professionals with expertise in SALT
Ensure the delivery of high-quality client service in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Research complex state and local income tax issues and opportunities
Lead, supervise, and review the preparation of state and local income tax returns and related disclosures
Develop and present state and local income tax planning strategies for corporations, partnerships, and pass-through entities
Coordinate and lead annual recurring state income tax compliance and consulting engagements, including managing timelines, overseeing staff, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring accurate and timely filing across multiple jurisdictions
Collaborate with professionals in other tax delivery units to provide integrated client solutions
Develop and mentor a high-performing team of professionals with expertise in state and local taxation
Deliver exceptional client service by managing multiple engagements simultaneously and maintaining strong client relationships