Tax Managing Director, State and Local Tax - Sales & Use Tax

BDO • Seattle, WA

114d • $157,500 - $420,000

About The Position

The Tax Managing Director, SALT - Sales & Use Tax is responsible for advising and providing written tax advice to clients of the sales & use tax implications relating to their business objectives, evaluating alternate courses of action to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, recognizing potential tax risks, and identifying potential changes in the sales & use tax statutes, policies, and regulations. In this role, the Tax Managing Director, SALT - Sales & Use Tax will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within their area of experience and specialization and maintaining key client relationships. In addition, the Tax Managing Director, SALT - Sales & Use Tax is a critical part of the office's/ region's Tax Services leadership team and will act as a source for guidance on complex tax questions and issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other relevant field required.
• Master's degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D. preferred.
• Ten + years of prior experience in state and local/multistate experience required.
• Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis required.
• Prior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions preferred.
• Significant business development and marketing of sales and use tax engagements experience required.
• CPA certification or other relevant certification preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior analytical and research skills.
• Solid organizational skills with a focus on details.
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel.
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements.

Responsibilities

• Research complex sales & use tax situations and provide an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research.
• Analyze researched facts and sources prior to composing a detailed report or preparing a taxability matrix.
• Develop relationships with in-state and out of state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) personnel.
• Conduct detailed reviews of sales & use tax returns and identify significant sales & use tax issues.
• Evaluate company's current compliance processes and provide customized and automated solutions.
• Draft tax memorandums, tax opinions, and other documentation on various sales & use tax issues.
• Conduct review of client operations to determine states where sales & use tax return should be filed.
• Review client records to ensure proper resale and exemption certificates are maintained.
• Manage tax engagement letters and engagements.
• Assist in the development of consultative sales & use tax strategies.
• Draft responses to notices from state taxing authorities and represent clients before any tax authority.
• Utilize sales & use tax research databases and other related software.
• Conduct negotiation of settlements and voluntary disclosure agreements on sales and use tax matters.
• Review studies of sales & use tax implications to identify alternative courses of action.
• Supervise the day-to-day workload of STS SALT Senior Managers, Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates.
• Evaluate the performance of STS SALT Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates.

Benefits

• Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree