SALT - Income and Franchise Tax Manager

Location: New York, NY 10017 Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite/Hybrid - minimum days in office as required) Position Type: Full-Time Overview The SALT Income & Franchise Tax Manager will deliver a full range of state and local tax (SALT) services including tax planning, compliance, and consulting for a diverse client portfolio. This role involves managing client engagements, leading teams, and providing strategic tax solutions across multi‑state environments. Key Responsibilities Manage and lead multiple SALT client engagements across industries Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services Oversee state & local income/franchise tax return preparation and review Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums Draft client communications and audit defense support Manage multi‑state tax reviews, including: Income & franchise taxes Sales & use tax Payroll and property (ad valorem) taxes Identify tax‑saving opportunities, credits, and incentives Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on business and tax strategies Lead, mentor, and evaluate staff and engagement teams Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables Support business development and proposal activities Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated tax solutions Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required) 6+ years of progressive SALT tax experience (compliance/consulting) One of the following certifications: Active CPA JD with active law license CMI (Certified Member of Institute for Professionals in Taxation) Strong experience in multi‑state income & franchise tax Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously Skills Strong expertise in State & Local Tax (SALT) Deep knowledge of income & franchise tax, sales & use tax, and multi‑state tax regulations Experience with tax research and technical documentation Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong project and engagement management skills Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office tools Core Competencies SALT technical expertise Client relationship management Leadership and team development Strategic tax planning Project and engagement management Analytical and problem‑solving skills Additional Information Travel may be required based on client needs Opportunity to work with diverse clients across industries Requires ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr