Director | State and Local Tax Services

Requisition Number2232120 Description & Requirements

Forvis Mazars State and Local Tax (SALT) Practice teams with its clients as they navigate the complexities of SALT issues associated with their multi-state operations.

The SALT Practice serves clients ranging from start-up organizations to middle market companies to large multi-national enterprises.

Whether the SALT Practice is assisting companies with remaining in compliance with multiple jurisdictions or looking for opportunities for state tax savings, we have a diverse team with the capability to assist with the rapidly evolving SALT landscape.

How you will contribute :

• Developing and managing relationships with clients, prospects, and colleagues throughout Forvis Mazars to identify SALT opportunities and develop new business.
• Managing, developing, and coaching professional staff.
• Leading complex multi-state compliance engagements.
• Providing state-level support to income tax provision preparation and review under ASC740.
• Managing state and local income tax consulting engagements including nexus analyses, apportionment / revenue sourcing studies, transaction planning, and restructuring.
• Assisting with SALT controversy matters.
• Identifying SALT opportunities in the areas of sales and use tax, property tax, and credits / incentives.
• Serving as a leader in developing a SALT presence in the local market.

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and :

• Ability to recognize areas of opportunity through critical evaluation and identification of solutions
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet stringent client deadlines
• An aptitude to recruit and develop firm associates and team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt, be responsive, and provide an unmatched client experience

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation or Juris Doctor
• 10 years or more of SALT experiencewith a large accounting firm or large corporate tax department of a multinational company
• Broad SALT experience

Preferred Qualifications :

CPA license and / or J.D. / L.L.M

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At Forvis Mazars, LLP our career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities.

This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With a global presence and diversified service offerings, we provide our Forvis Mazars, LLP team members with an abundance of career paths to choose from.

We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where the backgrounds and talents of all our people are valued. We view our people as our most important asset and invest in them by providing competitive total rewards, professional development, and rewarding career opportunities.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP (DHG), Forvis Mazars, LLP is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver Unmatched Client Experiences.

Ranked among the top 10 public accounting firms in the country, Forvis Mazars, LLP has 5,500 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states as well as across the globe.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG, which are reflected in a name that comprises partner initials and represents our unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next.

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