Tax Manager- Corporate Tax, National Tax

Baker Tilly•Houston, DC

About The Position

Baker Tilly is seeking a Manager for its National Tax Office, Corporate Tax practice. This role offers the opportunity to become a technical leader in a rapidly growing public accounting firm, working on complex corporate tax matters for public and private companies. The position involves developing expertise in corporate tax, transactions, tax planning, and written tax advice. You will collaborate with senior national office professionals and serve as a technical resource for engagement teams and clients. The corporate team advises on federal income tax matters related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, consolidated return issues, international tax, and other complex transactional matters. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys analyzing complex federal tax issues, developing practical solutions, writing technical documents, researching tax authorities, and explaining complicated concepts. You will also enjoy collaborating with experienced professionals and developing expertise in specific corporate tax areas and related fields.

Requirements

4-Year Degree, License eligible required
JD, LL.M. (Taxation), CPA, or combination required
Five (5)+ years of experience in corporate tax, M&A tax, tax controversy, ASC 740, or a related technical tax specialty required
Demonstrated experience researching and analyzing complex federal income tax issues
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting technical memoranda and tax analyses
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated commitment to technical excellence, continuous learning, and exceptional client service
Interest in developing specialized expertise and serving as a technical resource within a national tax organization

Responsibilities

Research federal income tax issues and strategies and assist in providing technical advice to engagement teams and clients
Prepare technical memoranda, tax analyses, opinion support, and other written work products addressing complex tax issues
Assist with the analysis of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, financings, internal restructurings, and other corporate transactions
Assist in the continued development and growth of Baker Tilly's corporate tax opinion and technical consulting practice
Develop internal and external thought leadership, including articles, presentations, webinars, and training materials
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments affecting corporate taxation and communicate implications to internal and external stakeholders
Work directly with senior leaders within the corporate, debt matters, and ASC 740 practice and other specialties throughout the National Tax Office
Collaborate with professionals across international tax, tax controversy, accounting methods, compensation and benefits, SALT, ASC 740, and other specialty practices on multidisciplinary projects