Tax Director - State and Local Tax

Job Description

Job Description

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. As Tax Director within our State and Local Tax (SALT) practice, you will be joining a growing team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex SALT consulting engagements, drive innovative tax planning strategies, and provide guidance on nexus, income and franchise taxes, sales and use tax, tax credits and incentives, and state tax controversy matters. As a Tax Director within the practice, you will shape client relationships, mentor and develop tax professionals, and contribute to the continued growth and success of BPM's expanding SALT practice.

 

Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities.  Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently.  Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter. 

 

Note: Candidates residing within commutable distance from one of BPM’s offices, will be expected to work a hybrid schedule.

What you get:

• Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility 

• Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
• Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself. 
• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University 

Who is successful at BPM:

• Caring people who put others first
• Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion

Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver income tax and indirect tax consulting and compliance engagements for a variety of clients and industries
• Conduct nexus studies, taxability analyses, and exposure reviews
• Advise clients on multi-state income tax and indirect tax issues, including audit defense and voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs)
• Research and interpret state tax laws, regulations, and rulings
• Identify opportunities for tax savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation
• Lead and mentor staff and seniors, providing coaching, feedback, and technical development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor
• Collaborate with other tax and advisory service lines on cross-functional opportunities
• Support business development activities, including proposals and networking efforts

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• CPA, JD, or MST preferred
• 9+ years of experience in public accounting or industry, with a focus on state and local tax issues.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state tax regulations and compliance
• Proven experience managing engagements and supervising staff
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills

Compensation reflects multiple factors including experience, certifications, skills, and geographic differentials,

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position.  Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position.  Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

 

Wondering if you should apply?

 

At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.

 

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BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position.  Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.