Tax Manager, National Office (SALT-Income/Franchise)

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As a Tax Manager in Armanino’s State & Local Tax (Income and Franchise) practice, you will be responsible for managing client engagements, delivering high quality tax solutions, and supporting the development of staff, while serving as a key technical resource on income and franchise tax matters.

Client Service and Engagement Management

• Manage and deliver multistate income and franchise tax compliance and consulting engagements

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned engagements, ensuring timely communication and high quality service

• Coordinate state income and franchise tax return preparation and review processes

• Support state tax planning initiatives for corporations, partnerships, and individuals

• Assist with state tax controversy matters, including audits, notices, and appeals

Technical Expertise and Execution

• Perform and review apportionment and revenue sourcing analyses for income and franchise taxes

• Conduct multistate technical tax research to support filing positions, planning opportunities, and client advice

• Monitor and apply state and local tax legislative developments affecting income and franchise tax

• Prepare and review technical memorandums, client correspondence, and internal guidance

• Support tax provision and accrual processes related to state income and franchise tax

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in SALT compliance and consulting processes

• Assist in the development and implementation of tools, templates, and technology-enabled solutions

• Support tax engine implementation, optimization, and training efforts as applicable

• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives related to income and franchise tax

Team Development and Leadership

• Manage, develop, and mentor SALT professionals by providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities

• Review work product and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and growth

• Assist in engagement planning, budgeting, and workflow management

• Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and growth-oriented team culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Qualified to practice before the IRS (i.e. Licensed Attorney, CPA, or EA)

• Minimum of 5 years of State and Local Tax experience with primary focus on income and franchise tax

• Minimum of 1 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Juris Doctor

• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or national firm

• Familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx, OneSource, GoSystems, or comparable tax technology platforms

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