Tax Director, National Office (SALT-Income/Franchise)

Armanino LLP•Philadelphia, PA

27d

About The Position

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. As a Tax Director in Armanino’s State & Local Tax practice, you will play a pivotal role in shaping state and local tax strategies for clients across industries. You will lead complex multistate engagements, drive innovative tax planning initiatives, and mentor a talented team, all within a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and forward thinking. Strategic Leadership and Client Service Lead and oversee multistate income and franchise tax engagements, delivering strategic, high quality client solutions Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on state tax planning, compliance, and controversy matters Build and strengthen client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and thought leadership Technical Expertise and Innovation Guide apportionment, revenue sourcing, and tax forecasting across income, business activity, and indirect taxes Conduct and oversee multistate tax research to support positions and identify planning opportunities Develop tools, process improvements, and technology driven solutions including tax engines, automation, and analytics to enhance client efficiency Monitor and implement strategies in response to new state and local tax legislation Team Development and Leadership Manage, develop, and mentor SALT professionals by providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities Lead multiple client service teams to plan, execute, and deliver tax projects on time and within budget Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and client centered service

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Qualified to practice before the IRS (i.e. Licensed Attorney, CPA, or EA)
Minimum of 10 years of State and Local Tax experience with deep expertise in income and franchise tax
Minimum of 5 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members
Proven ability to generate leads, build relationships, and secure clients

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Juris Doctor
Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or national firm
Familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx, OneSource, GoSystems, or comparable tax technology platforms

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee multistate income and franchise tax engagements, delivering strategic, high quality client solutions
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on state tax planning, compliance, and controversy matters
Build and strengthen client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and thought leadership
Guide apportionment, revenue sourcing, and tax forecasting across income, business activity, and indirect taxes
Conduct and oversee multistate tax research to support positions and identify planning opportunities
Develop tools, process improvements, and technology driven solutions including tax engines, automation, and analytics to enhance client efficiency
Monitor and implement strategies in response to new state and local tax legislation
Manage, develop, and mentor SALT professionals by providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities
Lead multiple client service teams to plan, execute, and deliver tax projects on time and within budget
Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and client centered service