Tax Manager, National Office (SALT-Income/Franchise)

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As a Tax Manager in Armanino’s State & Local Tax (Income and Franchise) practice, you will be responsible for managing client engagements, delivering high quality tax solutions, and supporting the development of staff, while serving as a key technical resource on income and franchise tax matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multistate income and franchise tax compliance and consulting engagements

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned engagements, ensuring timely communication and high quality service

• Coordinate state income and franchise tax return preparation and review processes

• Support state tax planning initiatives for corporations, partnerships, and individuals

• Assist with state tax controversy matters, including audits, notices, and appeals

• Perform and review apportionment and revenue sourcing analyses for income and franchise taxes

• Conduct multistate technical tax research to support filing positions, planning opportunities, and client advice

• Monitor and apply state and local tax legislative developments affecting income and franchise tax

• Prepare and review technical memorandums, client correspondence, and internal guidance

• Support tax provision and accrual processes related to state income and franchise tax

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in SALT compliance and consulting processes

• Assist in the development and implementation of tools, templates, and technology-enabled solutions

• Support tax engine implementation, optimization, and training efforts as applicable

• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives related to income and franchise tax

• Manage, develop, and mentor SALT professionals by providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities

• Review work product and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and growth

• Assist in engagement planning, budgeting, and workflow management

• Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and growth-oriented team culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Qualified to practice before the IRS (i.e. Licensed Attorney, CPA, or EA)

• Minimum of 5 years of State and Local Tax experience with primary focus on income and franchise tax

• Minimum of 1 years in a managerial role involving clients and team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Juris Doctor

• Public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or national firm

• Familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx, OneSource, GoSystems, or comparable tax technology platforms

“Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. 

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Illinois residents, New York residents, and Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $128,300-$173,500. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $133,100 - $181, 300. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 

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