Income Franchise Tax Senior Manager

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environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people.

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aspect of life.

Job Summary

• As an Income & Franchise Tax SALT Senior Manager, you'll work closely with
• Partners, staff, and clients and be responsible for leading complex state and
• local tax compliance and consulting engagements, providing strategic guidance to
• clients, and driving growth within the SALT practice. This individual will serve
• as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor and develop team members, contribute to
• business development initiatives, and play a key role in shaping the strategic
• direction of the practice.

• Our professionals have one goal in mind when working with clients—to help them
• minimize their state and local tax liability while remaining compliant with
• ever-changing tax laws. In addition to providing income and franchise tax
• compliance support services, our SALT team advises clients on multi-state tax
• planning, nexus considerations, audit support, credits and incentives, and the
• state tax implications of business transactions and expansions.

• Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship leader for a portfolio of clients,

providing proactive tax planning and strategic state and local tax guidance.

• Lead and oversee complex SALT consulting and compliance engagements,

including planning, budgeting, execution, risk management, and delivery.

• Review multi-state income and franchise tax returns for corporations and

passthrough entities.

• Advise clients on nexus, apportionment methodologies, filing positions, tax

minimization strategies, credits and incentives, restructuring transactions,

and other state tax planning opportunities.

• Research and analyze complex state tax issues; develop technical memoranda

and present findings and recommendations to clients and firm leadership.

• Lead state tax controversy matters, including audits, notices, appeals, and

voluntary disclosure agreements.

• Identify and drive opportunities to expand existing client relationships and

develop new business opportunities for the SALT practice.

• Participate in networking, marketing, and business development activities,

including proposal preparation, presentations, and thought leadership

initiatives.

• Collaborate with Partners and leaders across service lines to deliver

integrated client solutions.

• Mentor, coach, and develop Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates;

foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

• Review engagement work product and ensure technical excellence, quality

control, and adherence to firm standards.

• Assist with practice management initiatives, including staffing, resource

planning, workflow optimization, and profitability management.

• Stay current on legislative and regulatory developments impacting state and

local taxation and communicate impacts to clients and internal stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant

experience in state and local tax consulting and compliance.

• Strong technical expertise in multi-state income and franchise tax matters.
• Demonstrated success leading complex SALT consulting engagements and serving

as a trusted advisor to clients.

• Proven business development experience, including identifying opportunities,

expanding client relationships, and supporting revenue growth initiatives.

• Experience managing and developing tax professionals at multiple levels,

including Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple complex

engagements and deadlines simultaneously.

• Proficiency in tax preparation and research software (e.g., CCH Axcess) and

Microsoft Office Suite.

• Exceptional analytical, leadership, relationship management, and

communication skills.

• Experience presenting technical tax concepts and recommendations to

executive-level client stakeholders.

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