State & Local Tax Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct and evaluate income/franchise/gross receipts and sales/use tax nexus studies along with risk assessments to ascertain filing obligations, identify SALT risks, and maintain compliance.

• Create and assess voluntary disclosure applications, agreements, and associated documentation.

• Execute technical reviews of state income/franchise tax returns.

• Analyze and provide guidance on Public Law 86-272 and its implications for state income tax filings.

• Act as a technical resource for income/franchise/gross receipts tax inquiries from both internal and external clients.

• Advise internal and external clients on multi-state apportionment initiatives, encompassing cost of performance and market-based sourcing methodologies.

• Conduct SALT due diligence for both buy-side and sell-side clients.

• Be prepared to assist with sales and use tax issues, including taxability assessments, audit defense, and responding to inquiries from internal and external clients.

• Foster and maintain relationships with internal and external clients in a transparent and responsive manner.

• Partner with the SALT Practice Leader to establish and execute best practices and innovative tax strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• CPA license or JD is highly preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience specializing in state & local tax within a public accounting environment.

• At least 5 years of progressive tax consulting experience across diverse industries is preferred.

• Previous experience in mentoring and training entry-level accounting professionals is required.

• In-depth understanding of state and local tax laws and principles.

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

• Ability to multitask while effectively prioritizing work responsibilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a solid focus on client service.

• Strong analytical and interpersonal abilities.

• Capability to work independently under the pressure of tight deadlines and competing priorities.

• Proven ability to think strategically and execute effectively, aligned with the firm's vision for the future of the tax service line.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products and a comfort with technology.

• Self-motivated with a commitment to enhancing accounting and advisory knowledge.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent daycare expenses.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Competitive paid time off.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit-sharing.