Tax Director, Compensation & Benefits, National Tax

OverviewBaker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.Job Description:This is an internal position in Washington National Tax to provide thought leadership to the Baker Tilly tax practice and clients. This position is ideal for tax specialists who want to expand their technical skills and build a career in a specific field of tax. We are seeking a strong individual with deep knowledge and demonstrated experience in the taxation of compensation and benefits. Highly preferred to be connected to a Baker Tilly office.You will enjoy this role if:You like deciphering federal tax regulations and other guidance and can explain it to othersYou enjoy working with a team of like-minded individualsYou prefer internal clients instead of external clientsYou like having a predominately steady schedule without the large peaks of busy seasonYou are a strong writer and communicatorYou enjoy writing and researchWhat you will do:Provide tax technical support and insight to team members in the tax, audit, consulting and internal HR practices on employee benefits and executive compensation issues affecting projects for the team’s clients; this may include ERISA, qualified retirement plans, fringe benefits, golden parachutes, deferred compensation, and equity compensationBrief team members on the relevant issues, attend client meetings with the team member, and review the issues with the client or its legal counsel or advisors directly. It is anticipated that the delivery of these services will involve the preparation of emails and planning memos, as well as conference calls and meetingsApply relevant tax authority to real-word situationsResponsible for keeping abreast of current developments and preparing tax alerts for the Firm designed to advise team members on current developments coming out of Washington and the courts as they relate to their practice)Draft internal and external tax communications regarding new developments in compensation and benefit mattersResponsible for both formal (internal and external participation in seminars and conferences) and informal employee benefit/executive compensation training in the context of the tax, audit and consulting practices, preparation of articles for publication in professional journals or treatises and participation in government hearings and conferences on behalf of the accounting professionWork with other specialty groups on issues that overlap with other technical matters such as corporate taxation and partnershipsParticipate in tax research projectsDevelop recommendations and share with leadership to discuss and strategizeDraft internal and external communications based on IRS regulations and related guidance, and federal legislation regarding executive compensation and employee benefitsAssist the National Controversy Group with technical employee benefits/executive compensation support in connection with clients undergoing tax examinations by the Internal Revenue ServiceLearn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programsSuccessful candidates will have:Bachelor's degree in accounting or law, or a similar degree in businessCPA or JD requiredExtensive knowledge and experience relating to the taxation of compensation and benefits, including IRC 409A, 83, 162(m), and 280G in both privately and publicly held companiesMinimum 7-15 years of experience in executive compensation, with emphasis on or transaction related compensation issues, and in employee benefits5+ years of supervisory experience10+ years of experience with a large accounting firm, law firm or relevant tax policy-making entity.Demonstrated strong research, analytical, critical thinking, and project management skillsDemonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projectsAbility to modify their schedule on a daily/weekly basis as tax developments occurThe pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.The national pay rate range is $109,460 to $207,530In California: pay rate range is $115,900 to $207,530 #J-18808-Ljbffr