State & Local Tax Senior Manager, Income Franchise
About The Position
Baker Tilly is hiring a State & Local Tax Senior Manager to join its growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. The position must be located in the Pacific Northwest. The SALT practice includes more than 300 professionals across the U.S. and offers income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, real and personal property tax, and unclaimed property advisory and compliance services. The role is primarily consulting-focused and involves advising middle-market businesses and Fortune 500 clients on complex state and local tax matters. The Senior Manager will provide strategic tax consulting to support compliance, reduce tax costs, improve cash flow, and deliver value across state and local taxes. The role also offers an opportunity to help develop the practice, lead and support team members, and build client and community relationships. Compensation ranges vary by location: Seattle, Washington, $115,000–$227,900; Portland, Oregon, $110,000–$218,000; and nationally, $100,000–$198,200. Actual compensation depends on relevant qualifications and other factors. The posting states that Baker Tilly offers eligible employees a compensation and benefits package, but does not specify individual benefits.
Requirements
- Four-year degree.
- CPA, CMI, or JD/law license required.
- Eight or more years of professional experience.
- Eight or more years of state and local tax experience.
- Ability to lead and supervise others.
- Ability to provide exceptional client service.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on applicable strategies.
- Ability to understand both the big picture and 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; the posting also identifies this as required in its preferred qualifications section.
- Master’s or other advanced degree preferred.
- Professional services firm experience preferred.
- Five or more years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and counseling junior team members, desired.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Advise middle-market and Fortune 500 clients on strategic state and local tax matters.
- 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 client tax burdens.
- Research state tax issues, including nexus determinations, taxability analyses, and potential liability quantification.
- Counsel clients on state and local tax controversies, including research, drafting client correspondence, preparing ruling requests, and providing guidance.
- 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, and pass-through entities.
- Maintain active communication with clients and internal stakeholders; recommend business and process improvements, manage expectations, and enhance client value.
- Assist with client engagement staffing, billing and collections, and meeting client profitability targets.
- Build relationships internally and externally with clients and the community through networking.
- Pursue professional development individually and through firm-wide learning and development programs.
- Support the growth and development of team members in keeping with Baker Tilly’s Care and Teach philosophy.
Benefits
- Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
