Tax Director, National Office (State & Local Tax)

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Job Responsibilities 

• 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

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance or related discipline

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

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

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

• Proven ability to generate leads, build relationships, and secure clients

• Expertise in tax reporting, research, and planning on a multi-state level

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience, especially Big 4 

• Masters Degree in Accounting, Taxation or Law

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

“Armanino” is the brand name under which Armanino LLP, Armanino CPA 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 and Armanino CPA LLP are licensed independent CPA firms that provide 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. In Northern California, the compensation range for this position: $180,000-$310,000. In Southern California, the compensation range for this position: $175,000-$300,000. In Washington, the compensation range for this position: $175,000-$300,000. In New York, the compensation range for this position: $175,000-$300,000. In Illinois, the compensation range for this position: $155,000-$250,000. In Colorado, the compensation range for this position: $155,000-$255,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location.     

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.