Tax Managing Director, National Office (SALT)

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Job Responsibilities    

• Lead or co-lead one of the State and Local Tax practice areas 

• Apportionment and revenue sourcing for income, business activity and indirect taxes 

• State tax forecasting, tax planning and deep knowledge of tax law 

• Coordinate the US State and Local income and franchise tax accrual process 

• Manage State and Local tax return review 

• Represent Client in Tax Controversies, implement state tax planning for corporations, individuals and partnerships 

• Provide tax engine consulting, optimization, training and implementation for Clients 

• Areas of concentration will include: income franchise taxes business licenses, sales & use taxes other transactional taxes, property taxes and state credits and incentives 

• Manage implementation and support the preparation of thought leadership related to any multistate income/sales tax related legislation enacted 

• Conduct multistate technical research to support filing positions 

• Develop tools to assist our clients to manage the tax compliance process more efficiently 

• Timely responsiveness to internal and external clients; our SALT team stresses quality client service timely delivery of projects 

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; and market, sell, design, and implement innovative tax-planning strategies for clients; and manage to budget 

• Make recommendations on business and process improvements related to SALT filings 

• Deliver a full range of State and Local Tax services including tax return preparation and review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, drafting client correspondence, and counseling client in defending against state audits 

• Oversee multi-disciplinary, multi-state reviews that analyze income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, valorem taxes, and others to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits and incentives, and corporate structures that can reduce the client's tax burden 

• Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews 

• Staff development 

 Requirements   

• Minimum 12 years of SALT experience with an emphasis on responsibilities listed above 

• Public accounting experience preferred, especially Big 4 

• Minimum 5 years in a managerial role involving Clients and team members 

• Strong selling skills – generating leads, making contacts and securing clients 

• Strong project management and leadership skills including the ability to successfully coach and mentor talented people 

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills 

• Superior technical, industry or functional expertise 

• Strong tax research skills 

• Strong decision-making skills 

• Strong project management skills 

• Ability to teach and train others 

• Bachelor’s in accounting and/or MST and/or LLM  

• Professional accreditation preferred, but eligibility to sit for the CPA exam or a CPA or other relevant certification/ State Bar Exam/EA/Etc. required 

• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint, Word, knowledge of OneSource, GoSystems and other software and databases a plus 

• Strong knowledge of tax reporting, tax research, and tax planning on a multi-state level 

• Preferred Knowledge of Power-BI, Alteryx, advanced Excel skills, or comparable 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team oriented professional 

• Ability to work independently as well as in groups, responsive, eager, dynamic 

• Focus on SALT/firm achievement and Client service vs. individual accomplishment as career development vehicle 

• Desire to perform and achieve with a growth mindset (related to the SALT team and overall practice initiative) and a willingness to exert the effort necessary for success 

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. 

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. The compensation range for this position: $241,400 - $328,800. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 

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