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Tax Senior Manager / Director – SALT | Corporate Income & Franchise Tax

Irvine, CA | San Diego, CA | Lake Oswego, OR | Las Vegas, NV | Seattle, WA

Remote or Hybrid Schedule (Hybrid: 2 Days In Office Weekly Preferred)

About Us: We are a nationally recognized public accounting and advisory firm helping middle-market businesses, high-growth companies, private equity-backed organizations, and multinational clients navigate today's increasingly complex tax landscape. Our professionals combine deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset, delivering sophisticated state and local tax solutions that help clients expand, mitigate risk, and maximize long-term value. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation, professional growth, and leadership development while providing exposure to some of the market's most complex and rewarding tax engagements.

The Position: We are seeking an experienced Tax Senior Manager / Director – SALT | Corporate Income & Franchise Tax to join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a seasoned SALT professional who enjoys solving complex multistate tax challenges, leading sophisticated consulting engagements, and partnering directly with clients on strategic tax planning initiatives. Working closely with Partners and firm leadership, you'll advise middle-market and large privately held businesses on corporate income tax, franchise tax, nexus, apportionment, ASC 740, transaction advisory, and multistate tax strategies while helping expand one of the firm's fastest-growing advisory practices. This role offers exceptional technical exposure, leadership opportunities, and a clearly defined path toward Director and Partner.

What You'll Do:

• Lead complex multistate corporate income and franchise tax consulting engagements for middle-market and large privately held businesses.
• Advise clients on nexus, apportionment, unitary filing methodologies, taxability, conformity, credits, net operating losses (NOLs), and state-specific tax planning strategies.
• Provide strategic consulting related to mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, due diligence, and post-transaction integration.
• Review and oversee state corporate income and franchise tax returns while identifying tax-saving opportunities and potential exposures.
• Support ASC 740 state tax provisions, uncertain tax positions, deferred tax calculations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Assist clients with voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), refund claims, audit defense, state examinations, protests, appeals, and controversy matters.
• Advise pass-through entities and business owners on state Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) elections and multistate filing strategies.
• Identify available state tax credits, negotiated incentives, and planning opportunities that improve client outcomes.
• Lead multiple engagements while managing budgets, staffing, project timelines, and client expectations.
• Develop strong, long-term client relationships through proactive communication and strategic advisory services.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Managers, Seniors, and Staff while supporting technical and leadership growth across the SALT practice.
• Research emerging legislation and evolving state tax laws to deliver proactive planning recommendations and thought leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• Active CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) license required.
• 6+ years of progressive public accounting experience focused on State & Local Tax (SALT).
• Strong expertise in multistate corporate income and franchise taxation.
• Experience with nexus studies, apportionment methodologies, ASC 740, PTET, and state tax planning.
• Experience reviewing complex state income tax returns and consulting engagements.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong technical research, analytical, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing tax professionals.

Preferred

• Master's in Taxation (MST), JD, or LLM in Taxation.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory, and due diligence.
• Experience working with middle-market, private equity-backed, or multi-state organizations.
• Experience leveraging tax technology, automation, and data analytics tools.
• Business development experience and interest in future leadership opportunities.

What's Offered

• Salary: $175,000 – $205,000 DOE
• Full Benefits & Perks
• Competitive annual performance bonuses
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Pension program
• Equity participation opportunities
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Remote or hybrid work flexibility
• CPA licensing and continuing education reimbursement
• Leadership development and executive mentorship
• Clear advancement path toward Director and Partner
• Exposure to sophisticated multistate tax consulting engagements
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with direct access to firm leadership
• Professional development resources and advanced technical training

Apply Today: Apply directly to this opportunity with your updated resume for immediate and confidential consideration.

**Email your resume with availability to ian.kerr@BancroftSP.com for prompt review and scheduling**

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