Director of State & Local Tax Services, Financial Asset Management (Hiring Immediately)

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exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent

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RSM.

RSM US LLP is looking for a SALT Senior Manager to join our expanding Asset

Management practice. Our AM practice serves a range of clients in the

financial services industry including private equity funds, hedge funds, fund

of funds, capital market clients and real estate clients.

This particular role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing, high-

growth team while working with complex clients in the Asset Management

industry with a focus on private equity funds, hedge funds and FoF clients.

As a SALT Tax Manager for RSM, you will be responsible for the following job

duties, which are focused around three core concepts : Technical & Quality

Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client ServiceBusiness

Development.

Responsibilities :

• Provide detailed review and analysis of complex Private Equity, Hedge Fund andor FoF partnership state tax returns
• Serve as a Career Advisor by providing mentorship or coaching to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
• Train and develop staff members
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
• Serve as the state tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of state tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities
• Reviewing research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
• Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and state tax compliance
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel may be required (varies based on location and client need)

Basic Qualifications :

• 8-10 years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Active CPA, Enrolled Agent or Licensed JD
• Prior state and local tax compliance & consulting experience serving Asset Management clients
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications :

• Working knowledge of state tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, industry specialization a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our

people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance

life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn

more about our total rewards at https : rsmus.comcareersworking-at-

rsmbenefits (https : rsmus.comcareersworking-at-rsmbenefits).

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will

receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination

andor harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious

beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities

related to nursing); gender (including gender identity andor gender

• expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry;
• familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship;
• political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave);

domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the

US uniformed service; US MilitaryVeteran status; pre-disposing genetic

characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable

federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in

connection with the recruitment process andor employmentpartnership. RSM is

committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for

people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to

complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting

process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at

[email protected] (mailto : [email protected]).

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require

sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent

U.S. college university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and

relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you

are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an

experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or

conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law,

including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles

Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair

Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including

information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of

background checks, click

here (https : rsmus.comcontentdamrsmcareerspdfrsmus pre-employment-

background checks.pdf).

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect

their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary

range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents

numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited

to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As

such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the

stated range.

Compensation Range : $97,200 - $183,700

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus

based on firm and individual performance.