Position SummaryNichols Cauley is seeking a Manager of Tax specializing in State and Local Tax (SALT) Income to help lead and grow our multistate direct tax services. This role manages state income, franchise, and pass-through entity tax engagements for a diverse portfolio of closely held businesses, pass-through entities, and corporate groups. The Manager serves as a trusted technical resource to clients and to our federal tax teams, oversees compliance and consulting engagements from planning through delivery, and develops staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a SALT professional who wants to help build a growing practice, work directly with firm leadership, and expand client relationships across the Nichols Cauley platform.
Key ResponsibilitiesTax Consulting, Research and Compliance- Deliver a full range of multi-state and local tax consulting services, addressing various issues primarily in the income/franchise area
- Identify opportunities to minimize clients' multi-state tax burden through optimal filing methods, exemptions, credits/incentives, structuring alternatives, etc.
- Research complex state and local tax issues using state statutes, regulations, case law and other relevant authorities/guidance.
- Draft tax technical memorandums, client correspondence and other various work products.
- Conduct nexus reviews and work with clients to remediate tax exposure.
- Provide state and local audit defense assistance to clients.
- Provide technical assistance to the tax compliance function in order to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Provide quality control reviews of select SALT returns prepared by core tax team.
- Develop and deliver SALT training throughout the firm.
- Develop external webinars on various SALT topics for delivery to clients and targets.
- Provide significant contributions to the writing and publishing of SALT articles and participation in public speaking engagements.
- Drive growth of the income/franchise practice through identification and execution of targeted initiatives.
- Keep abreast of significant current developments and new legislation within multi-state income/franchise taxation.
- Analyze and provide written summaries of significant developments to be used for newsletters and website postings.
- Identify developments having a potentially significant impact on client base, and follow up with internal and/or external communications as deemed appropriate.
- Take responsibility for subordinates' activities and chargeability. Effectively delegate and manage work given to staff.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Active CPA license or JD.
- Five or more years of tax experience, with at least three years focused on state and local income and franchise taxation in public accounting or a corporate tax department.
- Strong technical knowledge of multistate apportionment, nexus, P.L. 86-272, combined and unitary reporting, and pass-through entity taxation.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing multistate returns and managing multiple client engagements at once.
- Proficiency with tax compliance and research software such as CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE, GoSystem, Checkpoint, or Bloomberg Tax.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues clearly to clients and colleagues.
- Proven ability to supervise, train, and develop team members.
Preferred
- Master of Science in Taxation (MST) or LLM in Taxation.
- Experience in a Big 4, national, or regional firm SALT practice.
- Experience with PTE election planning, VDAs, and state audit defense.
- Experience with state income tax provision (ASC 740).
- Experience serving middle-market, private equity-backed, or closely held multistate businesses.
- Interest in practice building and business development within a growing SALT service line.
Benefits Include- Competitive compensation based on experience
- 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Childcare assistance programs $250/week!
- $150 a year to shop in our logo store for merch
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
