State and Local Tax Senior Manager - Income Franchise

At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care—about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you’ll work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm’s size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you’ll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges.

Introduction to the team

Our State & Local Tax (SALT) practice is comprised of over 120 professionals. As the premier SALT provider in the West, we help clients compete and succeed by staying up-to-date on the ever-changing, complex state and local tax rules. Our multi-faceted business advisors specialize in solutions that span income tax, indirect tax, property tax, employment tax, and tax controversy matters. Join one of the fastest growing groups at Moss Adams and start realizing your potential.

Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide state and local income/franchise tax consulting and related analytical consulting services
• Support regional offices and drive growth in the marketplace for SALT services
• Leverage technical knowledge, experience, and innovative mindset to provide effective project and responsive management
• Timely delivery of services and products that meet or exceed client expectations
• Assist clients with state and local tax disputes, draft technical memoranda regarding state and local income/franchise tax issues
• Mentor, grow, and train SALT Staff, Seniors, and Managers
• Provide effective leadership as a career advisor, mentor, and supervisor for professional staff
• Assist in providing SALT income/franchise tax expertise for the firm at a National level
• Assist with proposals and business development, including marketing materials and web-based marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with personnel from other regions and industry groups to manage, develop, and expand SALT consulting initiatives
• Participate and lead growth in SALT practice through effective business development tools
• Write and/or co-author state and local tax alerts
• Participate in public speaking opportunities at state tax conferences and events
• Demonstrate executive presence and mindfulness in the workplace
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; emphasis in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; Master’s Degree in taxation or JD/LLM preferred
• CPA, JD, or LLM Taxation preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of related tax experience required; public accounting experience preferred
• Previous experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on state and local tax issues required; creative problem solver
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter and have previous experience handling multiple engagements simultaneously
• Experience providing leadership and management over professional staff
• Experience in state and local government revenue department a plus
• Experience with multi-state income, sales/use, gross receipts, property, employment or other miscellaneous state and local taxes a plus
• Prior success in leading key business development, project delivery and practice development activities preferred
• Experience in serving middle-market clients preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  
  

Here, you’ll be challenged and rewarded for leadership, technical excellence, and inspired perspectives. That’s why we offer opportunities to build your skills and explore your career in a supportive environment. At Moss Adams, where you take your career is up to you.

Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Employee Status

Regular