State & Local Tax Income Franchise Managing Director

Crowe•Chicago, IL

5d•$173,200 - $365,300

About The Position

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry. Job Description: 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
We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

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

Benefits

real flexibility to balance work with life moments
equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership
delivering excellent service through innovation
continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services
comprehensive total rewards package

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