Tax Automation Managing Director, State and Local Tax

Job Summary :

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The Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation is responsible for providing written tax advice to clients, evaluating and alternate courses of action to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, recognizing potential tax risks and identifying potential changes in tax policy and regulations.

In this role, the Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within their area of experience and specialization and maintaining key client relationships.

Additionally, the Tax Managing Director, State and Local Taxation is a critical part of the office's / region's Tax Services leadership team, and will act as a source for guidance on complex tax questions and issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of STS SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff on assigned engagements, and reviews work product
• Ensures STS SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff are trained on all relevant tax software
• Evaluates the performance of STS SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for STS SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff
• Acts as Career Advisor to STS SALT Senior Managers, Managers and Staff, as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other relevant field required
• Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation or other relevant field preferred
• Juris Doctorate preferred

Experience :

• Ten (10) or more years of prior SALT experience required
• Prior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis required
• Prior experience preparing and / or reviewing tax provisions high preferred
• Prior experience with corporate taxation, consolidations and partnerships preferred

License / Certifications :

CPA certification or other relevant certification preferred

Software :

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word preferred
• Exposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools preferred
Language :
• N / A
• N / A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and research skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Capable of effectively managing a team of tax professionals, and delegating work assignments, as needed
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Advanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of tax services
• Advanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in tax filings
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential tax issues

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range : $157,500 - $420,000

NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $157,500 - $420,000

Washington DC Range : $157,500 - $420,000

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