Tax Manager, 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 Manager in Armanino’s State & Local Tax (Income and Franchise) practice, you will be responsible for managing client engagements, delivering high quality tax solutions, and supporting the development of staff, while serving as a key technical resource on income and franchise tax matters.

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 5 years of State and Local Tax experience with primary focus on income and franchise tax
Minimum of 1 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members

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

Manage and deliver multistate income and franchise tax compliance and consulting engagements
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned engagements, ensuring timely communication and high quality service
Coordinate state income and franchise tax return preparation and review processes
Support state tax planning initiatives for corporations, partnerships, and individuals
Assist with state tax controversy matters, including audits, notices, and appeals
Perform and review apportionment and revenue sourcing analyses for income and franchise taxes
Conduct multistate technical tax research to support filing positions, planning opportunities, and client advice
Monitor and apply state and local tax legislative developments affecting income and franchise tax
Prepare and review technical memorandums, client correspondence, and internal guidance
Support tax provision and accrual processes related to state income and franchise tax
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in SALT compliance and consulting processes
Assist in the development and implementation of tools, templates, and technology-enabled solutions
Support tax engine implementation, optimization, and training efforts as applicable
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives related to income and franchise tax
Manage, develop, and mentor SALT professionals by providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities
Review work product and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and growth
Assist in engagement planning, budgeting, and workflow management
Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and growth-oriented team culture