Tax Manager – SALT, Income/Franchise

Role Overview

• Manage and deliver multistate income and franchise tax compliance and consulting engagements
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned engagements, ensuring timely communication and high quality service
• Coordinate state income and franchise tax return preparation and review processes
• Support state tax planning initiatives for corporations, partnerships, and individuals
• Assist with state tax controversy matters, including audits, notices, and appeals
• Perform and review apportionment and revenue sourcing analyses for income and franchise taxes
• Conduct multistate technical tax research to support filing positions, planning opportunities, and client advice
• Monitor and apply state and local tax legislative developments affecting income and franchise tax
• Prepare and review technical memorandums, client correspondence, and internal guidance
• Support tax provision and accrual processes related to state income and franchise tax
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in SALT compliance and consulting processes
• Assist in the development and implementation of tools, templates, and technology-enabled solutions
• Support tax engine implementation, optimization, and training efforts as applicable
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives related to income and franchise tax
• Manage, develop, and mentor SALT professionals by providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities
• Review work product and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Qualified to practice before the IRS (i.e. Licensed Attorney, CPA, or EA)
• Minimum of 5 years of State and Local Tax experience with primary focus on income and franchise tax
• Minimum of 1 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Juris Doctor (preferred)
• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or national firm
• Familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx, OneSource, GoSystems, or comparable tax technology platforms

Tech Stack

• SaltStack

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays