Tax Senior Manager- SALT, Income/Franchise
About The Position
Baker Tilly is hiring a State & Local Tax Senior Manager focused on Income/Franchise to join its growing SALT practice. The practice includes more than 100 professionals across the U.S. and provides services in income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, real and personal property tax, unclaimed property, and voluntary disclosure and remediation. The role is for someone located in the Southeast. The Senior Manager serves as a trusted advisor to middle-market and Fortune 500 clients, providing strategic state and local tax consulting to support compliance, reduce tax burdens, and create value. The role also offers an opportunity to help grow an entrepreneurial SALT practice, develop client relationships, lead and mentor team members, and participate in professional development.
Requirements
- Four-year degree.
- CPA, CMI, JD/Law License, or EA credential required.
- Eight or more years of experience in state and local tax.
- Ability to lead and supervise others.
- Ability to provide exceptional client service and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning to stay current on applicable strategies.
- Ability to see both the big picture and the details.
- Appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment.
- Sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely project completion.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a master’s or advanced degree is preferred.
- Professional services firm experience.
- Five or more years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and counseling associates.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage multidisciplinary, multistate reviews of income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, valorem, and other taxes to identify filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures that may reduce clients’ tax burdens.
- Research state tax matters, including nexus determinations, taxability analyses, and quantification of potential liabilities.
- Advise clients on state and local tax controversies, including conducting research, drafting client correspondence, preparing ruling requests, and guiding clients in defending against state audits.
- Plan and execute tax projects requiring broad expertise, including due diligence and voluntary disclosure projects.
- Prepare technical memoranda on state and local tax issues for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
- Maintain active client communication, recommend business and process improvements, manage expectations, and enhance client value.
- Help manage client engagement staffing, billings and collections, and client profitability targets.
- Network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.
- Invest in professional development individually and through firm-wide learning and development programs.
- Support team members’ growth and development through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals.
Benefits
- Compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
