
Income and Franchise Tax Manager
Role description
From the employer**Job Title: Income/Franchise Tax Manager (SALT)**
**Location:** New York, NY (Hybrid/On-site)
**Compensation:** $121,000 – $181,400 + Annual Bonus
**Sponsorship:** Not available at this time
**The Opportunity**
Are you ready to lead complex tax engagements with the backing of world-class resources? As an **Income/Franchise Tax Manager**, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be a strategic advisor. You will deliver a full suite of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to a diverse client portfolio. From day one, you'll be empowered to lead multi-disciplinary teams, defend against audits, and identify innovative structures to reduce tax burdens.
**Key Responsibilities**
- **Engagement Management:** Direct and monitor multiple client service teams; plan and execute tax projects across various industries while maintaining strict budget oversight.
- **Technical Excellence:** Deliver comprehensive SALT services, including tax return preparation/review, technical research, drafting memorandums, and counseling clients through state audits.
- **Strategic Consulting:** Conduct multi-state reviews (Income, Franchise, Sales/Use, Payroll) to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, and credits.
- **Team Leadership:** Actively manage, develop, and mentor staff; provide real-time feedback and conduct performance reviews to foster professional growth.
- **Business Development:** Support growth initiatives by identifying new opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in pursuit activities.
**Required Qualifications**
- **Education:**
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- **Certification:**
Active **CPA license** (required). JD with active law license or CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation) also accepted.
- **Experience:**
Minimum of **6 years** of progressive tax compliance/consulting experience, specifically within **Public Accounting**.
- **Expertise:**
Deep technical knowledge of State Income Tax and Franchise Tax.
- **Communication:**
Exceptional written and verbal skills for high-level client correspondence and technical drafting.
- **Travel:**
Ability to travel as needed to meet client and project demands.
**Why Join Us?**
We provide the environment and support to help you excel. You'll have access to high-quality tools that allow you to work confidently and achieve more. We believe that "together is how we succeed," and we foster a collaborative culture where your leadership directly impacts the firm's growth and your team's success.