Tax Manager - Income & Franchise Tax
Hybrid across the east coast
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or law degree required
- 5+ years of SALT experience in public accounting, with a focus on state income & franchise tax compliance, consulting, and controversy
- Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing staff
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify advisory/consulting opportunities
- Client-centric mindset
- Strong presentation skills
- Proficiency in CCH or comparable tax software
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a client-facing leader within HBK's SALT Center of Excellence Advisory Practice
- Deliver proactive, high-quality compliance, consulting, and controversy services
- Review income and franchise tax returns and provide feedback to relevant team members
- Train and develop team members on income and franchise tax matters
- Ensure client and team satisfaction through clear communication, deadline management, and proactive tax-saving strategies
- Supervise and mentor associates and senior associates on engagement responsibilities and deadlines
- Support domestic and international team growth as business needs evolve
- Develop and deliver subject-matter presentations and assist with proposals
- Travel to client and internal meetings as needed (~10%)
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