Income Tax Manager

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several offices across the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you! We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people. At Frazier & Deeter, we’re committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life. Job Summary: As an Income & Franchise Tax SALT Manager, you’ll work closely with Partners, staff, and clients and be responsible for planning, managing, reviewing, and completing state and local tax compliance and consulting engagements. This individual will play a key role within the SALT practice, providing technical expertise, managing client relationships, and supporting team development. Our professionals have one goal in mind when working with clients — to help them minimize their state and local tax liability while remaining compliant with ever-changing tax laws. In addition to providing income and franchise tax compliance support services, our SALT team advises clients on multi-state tax planning, nexus considerations, audit support, credits and incentives, and the state tax implications of business transactions and expansions. Duties & Responsibilities: Review multi-state income and franchise tax returns for corporations and passthrough entities. Lead SALT consulting engagements from start to finish, including planning, budgeting, execution, and timely delivery of services. Research and analyze state tax issues; prepare technical memoranda and clearly communicate tax positions and conclusions. Advise clients on filing positions, apportionment methodologies, nexus determinations, credits, and tax planning opportunities. Respond to notices from state taxing authorities and assist clients with audits and other controversy matters, including voluntary disclosure agreements when applicable. Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing responsive, high-quality service. Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities to expand client services. Supervise and mentor Senior Associates and Associates; review work product and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and accuracy. Stay current on legislative and regulatory developments impacting state and local taxation. Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Accounting. Active CPA license required. 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, with a focus on state and local tax. Strong background in multi-state income and franchise tax compliance and consulting. Experience with state tax research and planning. Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously. Experience supervising and reviewing the work of tax professionals. Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g, CCH Axcess) and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong analytical, research, organizational, and communication skills. LI – hybrid Salary Range: $120,000—$150,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr