About the job SALT - Income and Franchise Tax Manager
Job Title: Income/Franchise Tax Manager (SALT)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid/On-site)
Compensation: $121,000 – $181,400 + Annual Bonus
Sponsorship: Not available at this time
The Opportunity
Are you ready to lead complex tax engagements with the backing of world-class resources? As an Income/Franchise Tax Manager, you won't just be crunching numbers; you'll be a strategic advisor. You will deliver a full suite of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to a diverse client portfolio. From day one, you'll be empowered to lead multi-disciplinary teams, defend against audits, and identify innovative structures to reduce tax burdens.
Key Responsibilities
- Engagement Management: Direct and monitor multiple client service teams; plan and execute tax projects across various industries while maintaining strict budget oversight.
- Technical Excellence: Deliver comprehensive SALT services, including tax return preparation/review, technical research, drafting memorandums, and counseling clients through state audits.
- Strategic Consulting: Conduct multi-state reviews (Income, Franchise, Sales/Use, Payroll) to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, and credits.
- Team Leadership: Actively manage, develop, and mentor staff; provide real-time feedback and conduct performance reviews to foster professional growth.
- Business Development: Support growth initiatives by identifying new opportunities, developing proposals, and participating in pursuit activities.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Certification: Active CPA license (required). JD with active law license or CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation) also accepted.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years of progressive tax compliance/consulting experience, specifically within Public Accounting.
- Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of State Income Tax and Franchise Tax.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills for high-level client correspondence and technical drafting.
- Travel: Ability to travel as needed to meet client and project demands.
Why Join Us?
We provide the environment and support to help you excel. You'll have access to high-quality tools that allow you to work confidently and achieve more. We believe that "together is how we succeed," and we foster a collaborative culture where your leadership directly impacts the firm's growth and your team's success.