Overview In this Senior Manager role, you will lead state income and franchise tax engagements for a diverse client base, shaping strategic tax positions and ensuring compliant, proactive planning. You'll work within Andersen's SALT team to deliver integrated tax strategies and oversee complex multi-state issues. You'll mentor colleagues, drive business development, and stay ahead of regulatory changes. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence clients' tax outcomes and growth.
Compensation / Benefits- medical, dental, vision
- basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- paid time off (200 hours annually)
- twelve paid holidays
Responsibilities- Lead and manage state income and franchise tax engagements, including compliance oversight, tax provision support, audits, and controversy matters
- Analyze multi-state tax issues such as apportionment, allocation, combined reporting, and nexus determinations
- Review and advise on state tax positions, including filing methodologies, credit utilization, and restructuring opportunities
- Provide strategic guidance on the state tax impact of mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and business expansions
- Monitor state legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on client tax positions
- Engage in business development activities (proposals, webinars, cross-service collaboration) to deliver integrated tax strategies
- Research complex state tax issues and prepare technical memoranda, opinions, and planning recommendations
- Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure high-quality service, timely delivery, and proactive tax planning
- Identify opportunities to minimize state income/franchise tax liabilities and enhance compliance processes
- Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of Seniors and Associates
Key requirements- 6+ years relevant work experience in an accounting firm
- Bachelor's and/or advanced degree; Accounting, Finance, Economics or related degree (Preferred)
- Advanced credential allowing for client representation before the Internal Revenue Service required (i.e. CPA or JD)
- Self-starter with initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Proficient use of technology
- strong client communication
- leadership and mentoring
- business development and cross-functional collaboration
- state income and franchise tax knowledge
- multi-state tax issues (apportionment, allocation, nexus)
- tax compliance and provision oversight
