Manager, SALT - Income & Franchise

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As a State and Local Tax Manager within the RSM SALT Group in the Washington Metro Market, you will be a valuable member on engagements and provide state tax compliance and consulting services to a diverse client base in the pass-through space (partnerships and S corporations) and have access to an elite group of specialists when needed.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage and supervise the completion of state tax compliance and consulting projects for various pass-through entities focused on private equity groups, fund-of-funds, asset management, management companies, real estate, and consumer/industrial product and technology
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships on various tax compliance/consulting engagements.
• Advise clients on a variety of issues including pass-through returns and review of associated work papers, with attention to state tax issues such as allocation, apportionment, sourcing, modifications, nexus, unitary filings, flow-through taxation, state composite, and state withholding.
• Review information presented on state income tax returns before, during and after preparation.
• Coordinate with RSM tax preparation team and with the client.
• Build and manage client relationships, and supervise, mentor, and develop staff
• Oversee detailed review of estimated payments, withholding and composite tax calculations, as well as owner packages including state K-1s and related filings.
• Research and analyze state tax law, rules, regulations, case law, and legislation and assist with the overall impact on the compliance and reporting process.
• Manage and lead various tax consulting projects including research and writing projects related to tax planning, gain/loss calculations, liquidity events, restructuring, nexus and sourcing studies, audit defense and controversy, and state tax notices.
• Manage resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections, and prepare and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials.
• Supervise team members to create an atmosphere of trust.
• Coach and develop staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.

Basic Qualifications:

• CPA, CMI, JD or LLM required
• BS Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of current or recent experience in public accounting or corporate tax department
• Familiarity with researching state tax laws and regulations
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Tax compliance experience/background a plus

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected] .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.S. or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $93,600 - $203,000