Income and Franchise Tax Manager

Preferred Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in State & Local Income and Franchise Tax , including multi-state tax compliance, consulting, tax research, audit defense, and client advisory services. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced State & Local Tax (SALT) Income and Franchise Tax Manager to provide a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to multiple clients.

State & Local Tax Income and Franchise Tax Manager

Locations: Bellevue, WA | San Francisco, CA | San Jose, CA
Work Arrangement: Onsite / Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Organization

Our organization is a leading professional services and accounting firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to organizations across a broad range of industries. The firm combines deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and innovative solutions to help clients navigate complex business and financial challenges.

The organization fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where professionals have opportunities to work on challenging client engagements, develop their technical expertise, mentor others, and grow their careers.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced State & Local Tax (SALT) Income and Franchise Tax Manager to provide a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to multiple clients.

The Manager will collaborate with the Income & Franchise Tax team, lead staff on various tax matters, and take responsibility for project and engagement management. This role will involve working with clients across multiple industries and jurisdictions while providing strategic tax advice and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client service teams across various engagements.
• Plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across a wide variety of industries.
• Provide State & Local Tax planning, consulting, compliance, and advisory services.
• Prepare and review state income and franchise tax returns.
• Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums and client correspondence.
• Counsel clients and assist with defending against state tax audits.
• Manage multi-disciplinary, multi-state tax reviews involving income, franchise, sales and use, payroll, ad valorem, and other state and local taxes.
• Identify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures to help reduce clients' tax burdens.
• Consult with clients and recommend business and process improvements.
• Serve as a trusted business advisor and develop strong client relationships.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and engagement responsibilities.
• Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects.
• Participate in performance management and year-end reviews.
• Support business development activities, including opportunity identification, proposal development, and client pursuit activities.
• Manage multiple project tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Travel as needed to support client and business requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
• One of the following:
  • Active CPA license
  • JD with an active law license in good standing
  • Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT)
• Strong knowledge and experience in State & Local Tax (SALT).
• Strong experience with income and franchise tax.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project and engagement management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong computer and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in State & Local Income and Franchise Tax, including multi-state tax compliance, consulting, tax research, audit defense, and client advisory services.

Experience managing client engagements, leading tax teams, mentoring staff, and supporting business development activities is highly preferred.

Work Environment

This position is available in Bellevue, WA; San Francisco, CA; and San Jose, CA.

The role follows an onsite/hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office required.