State & Local Tax Income Franchise Managing Director

Crowe LLP • Chicago, IL

5d • $173,200 - $365,300

About The Position

Crowe’s State and Local Tax (SALT) team delivers value by helping clients effectively navigate and manage their State and Local Income and Franchise tax obligations. We are seeking a SALT Director to join our Lead Tax Services group. This role will serve as a strategic leader within the practice, responsible for driving client success, developing talent, and contributing to the continued growth and innovation of our SALT practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA, JD/LLM, or EA required
• Minimum of 10+ years of public accounting experience with a strong focus in state and local income and franchise tax
• Demonstrated experience managing complex engagements and serving as a primary client relationship leader
• Proven track record of business development, client retention, and practice growth
• Strong technical research and writing skills with the ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to clients and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and developing professionals across multiple levels
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while driving strategic initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and strategically manage complex state and local income and franchise tax engagements from planning through delivery
• Serve as a primary relationship leader and trusted advisor to key clients, delivering exceptional client service and identifying value-added opportunities
• Provide technical leadership on complex SALT matters, including research, planning, structuring, and controversy support
• Drive practice growth through active participation in business development efforts, including networking, proposal development, cross-selling, and expanding existing client relationships
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions and strengthen internal partnerships
• Mentor, coach, and develop managers, senior staff, and staff; foster a high-performance, inclusive team environment
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including technical content, presentations, and industry visibility efforts
• Support and lead transformation initiatives within the SALT practice, including process improvement, technology adoption, and operational efficiencies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees