Tax Manager 1 - State & Local Tax, Income & Franchise

RSM is currently recruiting for a state and local tax (SALT) specialist who is experienced, active and self-motivated to join our dynamic, collaborative, and expanding SALT team at RSM's USI practice. RSM's collaborative and entrepreneurial culture allows a career-minded individual to be a first-choice counsel to middle-market executives.

Through the following roles, the ideal applicant will assist in the execution of our plan to offer the RSM client experience, focus on the middle market, empower passionate teams, and establish communities of RSM promoters:

• Lead the engagement by managing the expectations of US leaders and oversee the completion of state tax compliance for corporate entities.
• Manage a team of 10 to 15 associates, senior associates, and supervisors.
• Identify opportunities to expand the business by offering additional services to clients.
• Act as a career advisor and mentor to associates and senior associates, providing timely project feedback and regular check-ins.
• Provide exceptional service to internal and external clients, demonstrating effective communication, teamwork, a positive attitude, and high professional standards.
• Supervise the technical review of extensions, estimated payments, withholding and composite tax calculations, and associated state filings.
• Collaborate with the overall tax team to review state tax returns and offer state tax consulting services, including nexus studies, apportionment and sourcing analysis, voluntary disclosures, and other related areas.
• Conduct research and resolve complex state and local tax issues.
• Manage resource requirements, project workflow, and budgets efficiently.
• Review state matrices and other deliverables for clients.
• Coach and develop associates, senior associates, and supervisors, providing timely and valuable written and verbal feedback.

Qualification:

• Bachelors/Masters degree (preferably B.Com/M.Com/MBA Finance) from an accredited college/university.
• CPA or EA is required Candidates applied and passed the exam partially also preferred.
• 7 + Years of experience in US State and Local taxes Corporate tax returns.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are needed, along with team handling and leadership skills.
• Able to manage and drive multiple engagements.
• Excellent research and writing skills.