State & Local Tax Manager

Role Overview

• Prepare and review income/franchise/gross receipts and sales/use tax nexus studies and risk assessments to identify filing responsibilities, identify SALT risks, and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and review voluntary disclosure applications, agreements, and related documentation.
• Perform technical reviews of state income/franchise tax returns.
• Interpret and advise on Public Law 86-272 and its impact on state income tax filings.
• Serve as a help desk technical resource for income/franchise/gross receipts tax questions from internal and external clients.
• Guide internal and external clients on multi-state apportionment projects, including cost of performance and market-based sourcing approaches.
• Perform SALT due diligence for buy-side and sell-side clients.
• Be willing to assist with sales and use tax matters, including taxability reviews, audit defense, and help desk questions from internal and external clients.
• Manage internal and external client relationships in a clear and responsive manner.
• Collaborate with SALT Practice Leader to develop and implement best practices and innovative tax solutions.

Requirements

• CPA license or JD strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience focused in state & local tax within a public accounting firm
• 5+ years’ experience of progressive tax consulting experience across a wide range of industries preferred
• Prior experience in coaching and training entry-level accounting professionals required
• Expert knowledge in state and local tax laws and principles
• Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute, based on firm focus and future of the tax service line
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and technologically-savvy
• Self-motivated and willingness to enhance accounting and advisory knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects

Tech Stack

• SaltStack

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day care expenses
• short-term/long-term disability
• competitive paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing