Minimum six years of progressive tax compliance and/or consulting experience
Active CPA license, JD with active law license, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills
Willingness to travel as needed
Responsibilities
Manage and direct multiple client services teams on engagements
Plan, execute, and complete tax projects across various industries
Deliver comprehensive State and Local Tax services including return preparation and audit defense
Analyze multi-state tax issues to identify optimal filing options and incentives
Consult with clients on business improvements and serve as a trusted advisor
Support business development through proposal development and client pursuits
Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Access to high-quality tools and resources
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Engagement with a diverse range of clients and industries
Supportive team environment for career growth
Full Job Description
Position Title: State and Local Tax - Income and Franchise Manager (Confidential Client) Location: Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent Compensation
Salary: $138,000 - $172,500/yr
Annual bonus
Position Summary
As the Income/Franchise Tax Manager, you'll deliver a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services for your multiple clients - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with the Income/Franchise team and lead staff on various tax matters, on all phases of project and engagement management. From day one, you'll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs and help you achieve more, confidently. Primary Functions
Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; and manage budget
Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Deliver a full range of State and Local Tax services including tax return preparation and review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, drafting client correspondence, and counseling client in defending against state audits
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
Consult, work with, and service client to make recommendations on business and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client
Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities at clients
Other duties as assigned
Must-Haves
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting
Active CPA license, JD with active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation
