Tax Partner - Corporations

RSM US LLP•San Francisco, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

RSM is seeking a Tax Partner to join its Corporate Tax practice. The role serves as a leader in corporate tax services, helping public and large private multinational corporate clients meet income tax accounting, reporting, consulting, and compliance obligations while managing tax’s impact on their businesses. The Tax Partner advises clients on tax strategy using industry experience and technical expertise, works with cross-functional teams, and delivers technology-enabled services that support client decision-making and strategic objectives. The role includes senior client-service and relationship leadership, oversight of complex engagements and client portfolios, identification and resolution of technical tax issues, business development, and responsibility for engagement economics and quality. The partner also develops teams, applies digital tools and standardized processes, and contributes to the firm’s long-term value and culture. The position requires regular onsite presence at a firm office during core business hours, travel to client sites as required, and the ability to work extended or nonstandard hours during peak periods or when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university.
Active CPA license or equivalent professional credential in the state of residence or primary office.
At least 12 years of tax experience in public accounting, with ability to identify, sell, and deliver tax services to middle-market clients.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to meet client-service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and firm and client standards.
Clear, professional, and effective communication with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
Effective project-management skills, including managing multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accuracy and quality in a fast-paced client-service environment.
Ability to work in a professional office environment and, as required, at client sites; ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence during core business hours, regularly report to a firm office, and travel to client sites as required, including access to reliable transportation.
Ability to work extended and/or nonstandard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a Big 4 or large national accounting firm.
Expertise advising public companies, large multinational corporations, and global organizations on tax planning, ASC 740, and tax provisioning matters.
Ability to build trusted relationships, develop business, and create growth opportunities through an established market network.
Industry experience advising clients in technology, business/professional services, life sciences, manufacturing, consumer products, or food and beverage.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior tax client-service leader, relationship owner, or capability leader for complex client needs and firm priorities.
Lead teams delivering tax services, coordinating across capabilities, industries, geographies, and specialists to provide integrated solutions.
Manage multiple engagements or client portfolios, monitoring status, resources, economics, quality, and client-service expectations.
Identify technical tax matters and client opportunities early, consult specialists as needed, and guide teams through complex issues.
Maintain client relationships to understand goals, anticipate needs, and connect clients with expertise across the firm.
Support responsible growth through pipeline development, client transfers, cross-firm collaboration, referral networks, and market-facing activity.
Manage profitability, billing, collections, engagement economics, and operational discipline consistent with firm expectations.
Apply quality, risk, independence, ethics, and professional judgment to client and team activities.
Use digital tools, standardized processes, and global workforce capabilities to improve consistency, efficiency, and client experience.
Coach and develop teams, building technical depth, specialty capability, and future leaders.
Lead with an enterprise mindset, aligning decisions with long-term firm value, cultural stewardship, and client outcomes.