Tax Managing Director, State and Local Tax - Sales & ...

Job SummaryThe Tax Managing Director, SALT - Sales & Use Tax is responsible for advising and providing written tax advice to clients of the sales & use tax implications relating to their business objectives, evaluating alternate courses of action to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, recognizing potential tax risks, and identifying potential changes in the sales & use tax statutes, policies, and regulations. In this role, the Tax Managing Director, SALT - Sales & Use Tax will be charged with marketing, networking and business development within their area of experience and specialization and maintaining key client relationships. In addition, the Tax Managing Director, SALT - Sales & Use Tax is a critical part of the office's/ region's Tax Services leadership team and will act as a source for guidance on complex tax questions and issues. Supervisory Responsibilities: Job DutiesResearchIdentifies complex sales & use tax situations when research is necessary providing an outline of the issue(s) and the appropriate source of research to be conductedAnalyzes researched facts and the sources utilized prior to composing a detailed report or preparing a taxability matrix of the research findingsDevelops relationships with in-state and out of state Department of Tax (DOT)/Department of Revenue (DOR) personnelTax ComplianceConducts detailed reviews of sales & use tax returns with the ability to identify most significant sales & use tax issuesEvaluate company/'s current compliance processes and provide customized and automated solutions for companies to report their sales & use tax obligationsTax ConsultingDrafts tax memorandums, tax opinions and other documentation on various sales & use tax issuesConduct review of client operations to determine states where sales & use tax return should be filedReview client records to determine if proper resale and exemption certificates are maintained and develop procedures for retaining proper resale and exemption certificatesApplies all applicable state tax consulting sub-specialties and confers with other STS professionals when appropriateEnsures tax engagement letters are adopted prior to engagement work commencing and manages engagementsAssists in the development of consultative sales & use tax strategiesManages the expectations of assigned clientsTax ControversyDrafts responses to notices from state taxing authoritiesRepresents clients before any tax authority on contested sales & use tax issuesProvides assistance with exam supportTax Related SoftwareUtilizes sales & use tax research databases and other sales & use tax-related software in the completion of assigned tasksTax SpecializationProvides technical client service to multi-state companies with sales & use tax issuesConducts negotiation of settlements and voluntary disclosure agreements on sales and use tax mattersDrafts technical memoranda regarding sales & use tax issuesASC 450/FAS 5Understands and applies industry standards, along with firm policies and BDO Tax Quality Manual requirements as they relate to ASC 450/FAS 5 for sales & use tax contingenciesStrategy DevelopmentReviews studies of sales & use tax implications to identify alternative courses of actions to benefits clientsDevelops new or improved ideas to advance the position of clients through reduction in sales & use taxes or expenses or offering of non-tax benefitsAssist with researching potential sales & use tax strategiesSuggests marketing approaches for new client acquisitionOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities: (listed separately above) Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation:Bachelors degree in Accounting or other relevant field requiredMasters degree in Accounting/Taxation or J.D. preferredExperience:Ten + years of prior experience in state and local/multistate experience requiredPrior experience supervising tax professionals on a project or engagement basis requiredPrior experience preparing and/or reviewing tax provisions preferredSignificant business development and marketing of sales and use tax engagements experience requiredLicense/Certifications:CPA certification or other relevant certification preferredSoftware:Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word preferredExposure to and familiarity with standard tax applications and research tools preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent oral and written communication skillsSuperior analytical and research skillsSolid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environmentProven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneouslyCapable of effective managing a team of tax professionals and delegating work assignments as neededCapacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnelAbility to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnelExecutive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagementsAbility to successfully interact with professionals at all levelsAdvanced knowledge of appropriate application of tax standards to ensure effective and efficient delivery of sales & use tax servicesAdvanced knowledge of sources of relevant information utilized in sales & use tax filingsAdvanced knowledge and understanding of cause / effect for taxable conditions on clients and the potential sales & use tax issuesIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate/'s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.National Range: $157,500 - $420,000Maryland Range: $157,500 - $420,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $157,500 - $420,000Washington DC Range: $157,500 - $420,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06