Baker Tilly

Tax Director, Accounting Methods- National Tax

Baker Tilly$255K — $497K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York City, NY
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master's or advanced degree preferred
  • CPA or JD required
  • 10+ years of experience in accounting methods and/or federal tax consulting
  • Experience performing tax research and familiarity with tax-related legal frameworks
  • Demonstrated technical, analytical, and project management skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth research and analysis of complex accounting method issues
  • Interpret varied legal and administrative sources to formulate sound recommendations
  • Stay updated on tax legislation and evaluate its impact on the firm and clients
  • Serve as a national technical resource, providing guidance on complex accounting matters
  • Leverage entrepreneurial skills to build relationships within and outside the firm
  • Provide leadership and support for team growth in accounting methods
  • Draft educational materials and thought-leadership content to simplify tax concepts
  • Develop and deliver training and webinars to enhance firm expertise.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package available for eligible employees
  • Opportunities for professional development through training and educational programs
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing
  • Engagement with a national network of technical specialists and practice leaders.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

In this role, you will serve as a firmwide resource for accounting methods related matters and will be exposed to and lead a wide range of issues and projects.

Must be located near a Baker Tilly office.

You will enjoy this role if you:
  • Are a strong technical specialist who enjoys learning new concepts and proactively monitoring new tax technical and procedural developments
  • Are an analytical problem solver eager to understand the client's business and tax needs and assist in developing practical solutions tailored to the client's situation
  • Enjoy live interaction and consultations with clients and colleagues
  • Are a strong writer
  • Enjoy writing, research, teaching and presenting


Responsibilities:
  • Conduct in-depth technical research and analysis of complex accounting method matters
  • Research and interpret statutes, regulations, administrative guidance, case law, and other authoritative sources to develop technically sound positions and practical recommendations.
  • Monitor and evaluate new and proposed tax legislation, regulations, administrative guidance, and judicial decisions, and assess their potential impact on clients and the firm's tax practice.
  • Serve as a national technical resource, collaborating with practice leaders, subject-matter specialists, and client-facing teams to provide guidance on complex, significant, or accounting method matters.
  • Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally.
  • Demonstrate leadership, initiative, excellent team skills, and high ethical standards.
  • Develop connections in the tax intelligence community, raising the public profile of Baker Tilly among our peers
  • Support the growth and development of team members in accounting methods.
  • Draft and review internal and external tax alerts, technical updates, articles, presentations, and other thought-leadership materials, translating complex tax concepts into clear, concise, and actionable guidance.
  • Develop and deliver technical training, webinars, and other educational programs to share knowledge and enhance accounting method capabilities across the firm.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across service lines, practice offices, and engagement teams to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent application of accounting method projects.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field required; Masters or advanced degree preferred
  • CPA or JD required.
  • Ten (10)+ year(s) experience in accounting methods and/or federal tax consulting.
  • Experience performing tax research, reading case law and familiarity with the internal revenue code and associate regulations.
  • Demonstrated tax technical, analytical, organization, interpersonal, and project management skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting technical memoranda and tax analyses.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.


The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

The national pay rate range is $255,010 to $497,280

In California: pay rate range is $280,510 to $497,280

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