State And Local Tax Manager

Position:
State and Local Tax Manager
Company Overview:
Northwest Talent Solutions LLC is a leading recruitment firm working with an outstanding US-based financial client. The Northwest Talent Solutions team is a group of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering top talent to our list of esteemed clients.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated State and Local Tax Manager to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field (required);
Masters or advanced degree preferred, CPA, CMI or JD/ LLM, Five (5) + year(s) experience in state and local tax, professional services firm experience, and 2+ year(s) of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates.
You will enjoy this role if:
You would like to work directly with CFOs, owners and leaders from middle market and Fortune 500 companies to help them solve their most complex state &
local tax challenges.
You want to continue to expand your leadership experiences and hone your consulting skills as a comprehensive SALT professional in areas such as, sales/income tax nexus and compliance, research projects, ruling requests, process review, reverse audits, and credits &
incentives. Your work will be compliance and consulting focused.
You crave a leadership opportunity to help build a fast growing, entrepreneurial State &
Local tax practice who is also down-to-earth and thrives in collaboration.
You want to be part of a firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow.
What you'll do:
Be a trusted advisor to middle market and Fortune 500 clients by providing strategic state and local tax compliance and consulting services that lower their tax rates, ensure they are in compliance and provide value across the spectrum of state and local taxes. This includes:
Manage multi-disciplinary, multi-state reviews that analyze income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, valorem taxes, and others to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits and incentives and corporate structures that can reduce the client's tax burden
Research state tax issues including nexus determinations, taxability analyses and quantification of potential liabilities
Counsel clients on state and local tax controversies, including research, drafting client correspondence, prepare ruling requests and providing guidance in defending against state audits
Plan and execute tax projects requiring a wide scope of expertise, including due diligence and voluntary disclosure projects
Prepare technical memoranda on state and local tax issues for individuals, corporations, partnerships and LLCs
Maintain active communication with clients and make recommendations for business and process improvements, manage expectations and enhance value
Manage a group of staff and seniors on compliance engagements to ensure developmental skills. Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
Support the growth and development of team members through the company's philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field required;
Master's or advanced degree preferred
CPA, CMI or JD/ LLM required
Five (5) + year(s) experience in state and local tax, professional services firm experience preferred
2+ year(s) of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired
Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "
Big picture"
aswell as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred
If you are a highly motivated and skilled State and Local Tax Manager looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and take your career to the next level.
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