Tax Senior Manager- SALT, Income/Franchise

Baker Tilly•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a State & Local Tax Senior Manager (Income Franchise) to join its growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. The practice includes more than 100 professionals across the U.S. and provides services in income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, real and personal property tax, unclaimed property, and voluntary disclosure and remediation. The role must be located in the Southeast. The Senior Manager will advise middle-market and Fortune 500 clients on complex state and local tax matters, helping them remain compliant, reduce expenses and tax burdens, and improve cash flow. The role offers an opportunity to lead client work, develop relationships, contribute to the growth of the SALT practice, and support the professional development of team members. Baker Tilly describes itself as a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm and an independent member of Baker Tilly International.

Requirements

Four-year degree.
CPA, CMI, JD/Law License, or EA required.
Eight or more years of professional experience.
Ability to lead and supervise others.
Ability to provide exceptional client service.
Commitment to continuous learning to stay current on applicable strategies.
Ability to see both the big picture and the details.
Appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment.
Sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely project completion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; this is also listed as required under Preferred Qualifications.
Master’s or other advanced degree preferred.
Eight or more years of state and local tax experience; professional services firm experience preferred.
Five or more years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and counseling associates, desired.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic state and local tax consulting services to middle-market and Fortune 500 clients.
Manage multidisciplinary, multistate reviews of income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, valorem, and other taxes to identify filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures that may reduce clients’ tax burdens.
Research state tax issues, including nexus determinations, taxability analyses, and quantification of potential liabilities.
Counsel clients on state and local tax controversies by conducting research, drafting client correspondence, preparing ruling requests, and guiding clients in defending against state audits.
Plan and execute tax projects requiring broad 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 client communication; recommend business and process improvements; manage expectations; and enhance client value.
Assist with client engagement staffing, billing and collections, and meeting client profitability targets.
Network and build relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.
Invest in professional development individually and through 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.