WNTO SALT Technical Guidance Director

Grant Thornton•Dallas, TX

20h

About The Position

As a WNTO State & Local Tax (SALT) Technical Guidance Director, you’ll support the tracking and review of SALT technical developments, including new legislation, regulations, and court decisions, and help translate these updates into actionable insights that engagement teams can use to address client issues, identify planning opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions aligned with evolving SALT requirements. You’ll collaborate with senior team members and contribute to internal and external communications on SALT matters. You’ll also provide technical support to client-facing teams, helping them navigate complex SALT issues and apply guidance on significant client engagements. From day one, you’ll be supported by great technology—including Microsoft Copilot—and a collaborative team to help you grow your technical knowledge, contribute to impactful projects, and deliver excellent client service. Your day-to-day may include: Assisting in the drafting of Firm-branded thought leadership materials such as SALT alerts and articles Supporting the preparation of presentations and materials for Firm-wide and external forums on SALT topics Helping identify service opportunities based on recent SALT developments Collaborating with other specialty groups to understand intersections with corporate, transfer pricing, and partnership tax issues Maintaining and updating SALT tools used across the Firm to support client service delivery Providing technical support to engagement teams by researching, interpreting, and applying SALT guidance to client-specific scenarios Responding to technical questions from practice teams and assisting with client deliverables that require SALT expertise Leveraging AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to streamline research, drafting, and analysis tasks Working closely with the Marketing team to produce external content and enhance the Firm’s SALT branding and visibility Performing research and analysis on SALT topics under the guidance of senior team members and staying updated on industry trends and legislative changes Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
CPA or JD required; LLM in Taxation preferred
Seven to Ten years of SALT consulting experience at a major public accounting or law firm, with a preference for candidates with some experience at a National Tax Office and/or IRS National office
Demonstrated success in tax technical work
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet preparation and interpretation
Ability to work with national tax office team, and SALT experts within practice offices, in a highly interactive team environment
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

LLM in Taxation preferred
preference for candidates with some experience at a National Tax Office and/or IRS National office

Responsibilities

Assisting in the drafting of Firm-branded thought leadership materials such as SALT alerts and articles
Supporting the preparation of presentations and materials for Firm-wide and external forums on SALT topics
Helping identify service opportunities based on recent SALT developments
Collaborating with other specialty groups to understand intersections with corporate, transfer pricing, and partnership tax issues
Maintaining and updating SALT tools used across the Firm to support client service delivery
Providing technical support to engagement teams by researching, interpreting, and applying SALT guidance to client-specific scenarios
Responding to technical questions from practice teams and assisting with client deliverables that require SALT expertise
Leveraging AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to streamline research, drafting, and analysis tasks
Working closely with the Marketing team to produce external content and enhance the Firm’s SALT branding and visibility
Performing research and analysis on SALT topics under the guidance of senior team members and staying updated on industry trends and legislative changes
Other duties as assigned