A national accounting and advisory firm with a growing tax practice is hiring a State and Local Tax Manager focused on income and franchise tax. You combine deep multistate technical knowledge with sound business judgment and are ready to help grow the practice in your local market.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
$138,000–$172,500 Per Year
Description
State and Local Tax - Income and Franchise Manager Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid) Shift/Schedule: Full-time, hybrid schedule with in-office and client collaboration days Pay/Compensation: $138,000 – $172,500 per year
About the Role A national accounting and advisory firm with a growing tax practice is hiring a State and Local Tax Manager focused on income and franchise tax. This manager will lead multistate compliance and consulting engagements while developing the next generation of tax professionals. The firm offers a hybrid schedule, meaningful client ownership, and a clear path toward senior leadership.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned SALT professional who manages multiple client relationships with confidence and enjoys developing a team. You combine deep multistate technical knowledge with sound business judgment and are ready to help grow the practice in your local market. You are comfortable leading engagements from planning through delivery and billing.
This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.
Core Responsibilities
Manage state income and franchise tax compliance and consulting engagements
Advise clients on nexus, apportionment, combined reporting, and filing positions
Review returns, provisions, and technical memos prepared by the team
Lead planning, voluntary disclosure, audit defense, and refund projects
Manage engagement budgets, billing, and client relationships
Coach, review, and develop senior associates and associates
Support business development and proposals within the local market
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Progressive state and local income tax experience in public accounting
Active CPA license, JD, or equivalent professional credential
Deep knowledge of multistate apportionment and nexus rules
Experience supervising teams and managing multiple engagements
Strong client communication and technical writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Taxation or LLM in taxation
Big Four or national firm SALT experience
Experience with ASC 740 state provision reviews
Exposure to technology or life sciences clients
Established professional network in the local market
Benefits & Pay
Pay: $138,000 – $172,500 per year
Competitive annual salary based on experience
Hybrid schedule with flexibility
Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits through the employer
Clear path toward senior manager and director
Firm-paid technical training and CPE opportunities
Screening Questions
How many years of state and local income tax experience do you have, and how many managing engagements?
Do you hold an active CPA license or JD?
Describe a multistate planning or audit defense project you managed from start to finish.