NOW HIRING: STATE & LOCAL TAX – INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX MANAGER
📍 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $138,000 – $172,500 per year
✅About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Income/Franchise Tax Manager to provide State and Local Tax (SALT) planning, consulting, compliance, and advisory services for multiple clients across a range of industries.
The successful candidate will manage client engagements, lead tax projects, supervise and develop tax professionals, and provide practical recommendations on state and local tax matters.
✅Key Responsibilities
* Manage and direct multiple client service teams across tax engagements.
* Plan, execute, direct, and complete State and Local Tax projects across various industries.
* Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to clients.
* Manage engagement budgets, timelines, deliverables, and overall project performance.
* Prepare and review state and local income/franchise tax returns.
* Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums and client correspondence.
* Advise clients on state tax matters and assist with defending against state tax audits.
* Manage multi-state and multidisciplinary tax reviews.
* Analyze income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, ad valorem, and other state and local taxes.
* Identify filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures that may reduce clients' tax liabilities.
* Provide recommendations for business and process improvements.
* Serve as a trusted tax advisor to clients and help address complex SALT matters.
* Manage, develop, train, and mentor tax staff.
* Assess employee performance and provide feedback for engagement and year-end reviews.
* Manage multiple project tasks and priorities simultaneously.
* Take responsibility for overall project execution and client deliverables.
* Support business development activities, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in client pursuits.
* Travel as needed to support client engagements and business requirements.
✅Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
* 6+ years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
* Active CPA license, JD with an active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.
* Strong knowledge of State and Local Tax, particularly income and franchise taxation.
* Experience managing multiple client engagements and projects.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organizational and project management abilities.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Strong computer skills.
* Ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams.
* Willingness to travel as required.
✅Ideal Background
Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
State and Local Tax (SALT)
Income Tax
Franchise Tax
Tax Compliance
Tax Consulting
Multi-State Tax
Tax Planning
Tax Audit Defense
Public Accounting
Corporate Tax Advisory
