Tax Director - State & Local Tax

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The Role

As a member of the State and Local Tax (SALT) practice, Directors oversee the efforts of multiple client service teams on engagements for a variety of clients. Directors plan, execute, direct, and complete innovative state and local jurisdictional tax planning, consulting, compliance expertise to clients, and tax controversy audit support, working closely with the Commercial and Private Client Services in reviewing multi-state returns and identifying client issues.

Directors market, design, and implement tax-planning strategies for clients and manage to budget. Directors conduct secondary review of, and have ultimate responsibility for, complex tax projects. Directors maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, ensure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.

Directors are responsible for managing, developing, training, and mentoring Associates and Managers on tax projects, and assessing performance for engagement reviews.

The Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required;
• Accounting, Finance, Economics or related degree preferred;
• Advanced credential allowing for client representation before the Internal Revenue Service required (i.e. CPA, JD);
• At least 8 years relevant work experience with an accounting firm, including at least 4 years of State and Local Tax experience;
• Strong technical knowledge of complex tax issues;
• Proven leadership and strong organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a natural facilitator;
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; and
• Proficient use of technology including MS Excel.

Compensation and Benefits

Our firm offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our people. We are committed to recognizing individual contributions and providing resources that enable our employees to thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage. Employees may enroll in the firm's 401(k) plan upon hire. We offer 200 hours of paid time off annually, along with twelve paid holidays each calendar year.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).

Andersen Tax is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We evaluate all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances as required by law.