Tax Partner - State and Local Tax

In this role you will lead SALT work for a regional CPA firm, shaping client solutions in state and local tax. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex SALT matters and drive profitability. You will mentor staff, oversee client service quality, and contribute to practice development and firm governance. This is a senior, impact-driven position with leadership responsibilities and significant growth potential.

• hybrid work schedule
• excellent benefits
• large potential bonuses
• 5% employer contribution to 401K
• high profit sharing potential
• work-life balance

• Perform technical review and approval of income tax, sales tax, franchise and gross receipts tax returns and examinations
• Advise clients independently using advanced SALT technical skills
• Lead client service delivery within budgeted time and drive profitability
• Develop and execute SALT business development initiatives
• Delegate tax research and manage staff assignments to ensure accurate outputs
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate accounting staff; handle offers and promotions
• Represent clients in governmental tax examinations where appropriate
• Maintain staff qualifications and allocate resources effectively
• Contribute to quality control updates and firm practice development
• Foster efficient operations and compliance with firm policies
• Participate in committees and support cross-functional collaboration

• Ten to fifteen years of public accounting experience with increasing complexity
• Bachelor's degree in accounting (Master preferred)
• CPA or JD with active status
• Continuous professional education (minimum 40 hours/year)
• Proven SALT expertise, including sales/use tax and state/local tax issues
• Strong client service, business development and leadership capabilities
• Ability to manage complex engagements and budgets
• Experience recruiting, developing, and evaluating staff
• Familiarity with government tax examinations and filings
• Knowledge of firm philosophy and tax opinions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• strong leadership and mentoring
• business development mindset
• excellent communication
• SALT expertise (state and local tax)
• sales and use tax
• tax research and analysis