As a Tax Director in Armanino's State & Local Tax practice, you will play a pivotal role in shaping state and local tax strategies for clients across industries. You will lead complex multistate engagements, drive innovative tax planning initiatives, and mentor a talented team, all within a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and forward thinking.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Client Service

• Lead and oversee multistate income and franchise tax engagements, delivering strategic, high quality client solutions

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on state tax planning, compliance, and controversy matters

• Build and strengthen client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and thought leadership

Technical Expertise and Innovation

• Guide apportionment, revenue sourcing, and tax forecasting across income, business activity, and indirect taxes

• Conduct and oversee multistate tax research to support positions and identify planning opportunities

• Develop tools, process improvements, and technology driven solutions including tax engines, automation, and analytics to enhance client efficiency

• Monitor and implement strategies in response to new state and local tax legislation

Team Development and Leadership

• Manage, develop, and mentor SALT professionals by providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities

• Lead multiple client service teams to plan, execute, and deliver tax projects on time and within budget

• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and client centered service

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Qualified to practice before the IRS (i.e. Licensed Attorney, CPA, or EA)

• Minimum of 10 years of State and Local Tax experience with deep expertise in income and franchise tax

• Minimum of 5 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members

• Proven ability to generate leads, build relationships, and secure clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Juris Doctor

• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or national firm

• Familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx, OneSource, GoSystems, or comparable tax technology platforms

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. The compensation range for this position: $194,900 - $265,600. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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