Senior Director - State and Local Tax Services The candidate will conduct day-to-day management of accounts by delivering all tax consulting services to the client and bringing in specialists, when necessary. Will oversee tax-planning responsibilities for multi-jurisdictional corporate clients, including management of FAS 109 and FIN 48 analyses and state effective tax rate planning. Build client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business. Lead brainstorming and other technical sessions intended to understand a client or prospective client's state and local tax architecture. Oversee and conduct research and analysis of a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions and tax implications of financing techniques. Provide and review written and oral advice to clients serving a wide range of industries. Supervise assignments of professionals serving as Associates, Senior Associates, and Directors. Develop and motivate staff by providing them with leadership, counseling and career guidance through mentoring and performance feedback. Stay abreast of state and local tax developments affecting current and prospective clients. Market state and local tax services to current and prospective clients. Demonstrate extensive technical experience and a developed reputation in a given industry/service line. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other business related field. CPA, Enrolled Agent or other appropriate certification (or in the process of pursuing) required. Advanced degree like MST, Macc, J.D. or LL.M. preferred. Must have 8+ years of public accounting experience in state and local taxation or equivalent gained in working in law firms or industry. Prior Big Four experience a plus. Working experience with FAS 109 and FIN 48 a plus. Willingness to travel is needed.
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