Attorney in Stamford, CT

In-House

Stamford, CT

Attorney in Stamford, CT

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

No

**Job Title**: Tax Sr. Manager, State Income and Franchise - Multistate Tax Services

**Job Responsibilities**:
As a Senior Manager within the Multistate Tax Investment Management group, the candidate will be responsible for providing effective state tax and compliance solutions for a diverse client base in the investment management industry. This group includes clients such as private equity funds, hedge funds, management companies, and family offices. The Senior Manager will work directly with clients, manage the tax engagement team, and have access to a group of specialists when needed. Key responsibilities include:

- Maintaining and developing strong client relationships on various tax consulting and compliance engagements within the investment management sector.
- Identifying client needs and leveraging the company's range of services and resources to meet those needs, as well as cross-selling among various lines of service.
- Acting as a trusted business advisor to clients on issues including multistate tax planning, accounting for income taxes, restructuring, audit defense, and due diligence.
- Managing engagement profitability, client billings, and team resources.
- Assisting in drafting and presenting proposals to new and existing clients.
- Providing leadership, counseling, and career guidance for the engagement team’s development and motivation.

**Education and Experience Information**:
- A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
- Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in state income and franchise tax, particularly within the Investment Management industry.
- Proven ability to grow and manage a book of business and maintain a solid reputation as a subject matter expert in state income and franchise tax.
- Demonstrated experience with state and local pass-through and corporate tax returns, state tax planning, research, and analysis.
- Candidates must hold one of the following accreditations: Licensed CPA in the state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA exam, or if not CPA eligible, they must be a Licensed Attorney or an Enrolled Agent.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model requiring co-location in person 2-3 days per week.
- Ability to travel up to 10% on average, depending on the work, clients, and industries/sectors served.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
- Supervisory experience is preferred.
- Experience in Public Accounting is advantageous.
- Excellent research and writing skills are desired.
- Strong presentation and communication skills are preferred.

**Salary Information**:
The wage range for this role considers a variety of factors in making compensation decisions, including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate for the position is $131,740 to $299,910. It is noted that at the company, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Additionally, the candidate may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the program's rules, where awards depend on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

**Additional Information**:
The company values its employees and offers a broad range of benefits. It emphasizes an inclusive culture that empowers its people to contribute unique perspectives and make a difference. The company's purpose is to make an impact that matters for people, clients, and communities, and it invests in professional development for its employees. Opportunities for learning, leadership, and mentorship are provided to enable professional growth throughout the career of its employees.

The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.