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SALT Principal - Income Franchise Tax

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Aug 2026

About the role

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Role Summary

As a Tax Principal, you will lead client service, growth, specialist, or leadership responsibilities for the Tax line of business. This role focuses on delivering high-quality tax solutions, deepening client relationships, developing teams, and contributing to strategic growth across capabilities and markets.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as a senior tax client service leader, relationship owner, or capability leader for complex client needs and firm priorities.
Lead teams in the delivery of tax services, coordinating across capabilities, industries, geographies, and specialists to provide integrated solutions.
Manage multiple engagements or client portfolios, monitoring status, resources, economics, quality, and client service expectations.
Identify technical tax matters and client opportunities early, consult with specialists as needed, and guide teams through complex issues.
Maintain ongoing client relationships to understand goals, anticipate needs, and connect clients with the right expertise across the firm.
Support responsible growth through pipeline development, client transfers, cross-firm collaboration, referral networks, and market-facing activity.
Manage profitability, billing, collections, engagement economics, and operational discipline consistent with firm expectations.
Apply strong quality, risk, independence, ethics, and professional judgment to all client and team activities.
Use digital tools, standardized processes, and global workforce capabilities to improve consistency, efficiency, and client experience.
Coach and develop high-performing teams, building technical depth, specialty capability, and the next generation of leaders.
Lead with an enterprise mindset, aligning decisions to long-term firm value, cultural stewardship, and client outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
One of the following is required: active CPA license in the state of residence or primary office; active Enrolled Agent (EA) license; active Attorney license; or a pre‑approved alternative certification that meets RSM requirements.
Minimum of twelve (12) years of Tax experience in public accounting, with the ability to effectively identify, sell and deliver tax services to middle-market clients.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to meet client service, quality, and performance expectations within applicable deadlines and in accordance with firm and client standards.
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in a fast paced, client service environment.
Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and