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We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people. At Frazier Deeter, we’re committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members.

With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life. Job Summary: As an Income Franchise Tax SALT Senior Manager , you'll work closely with Partners, staff, and clients and be responsible for leading complex state and local tax compliance and consulting engagements, providing strategic guidance to clients, and driving growth within the SALT practice. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor and develop team members, contribute to business development initiatives, and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the practice.

Our professionals have one goal in mind when working with clients—to help them minimize their state and local tax liability while remaining compliant with ever-changing tax laws. In addition to providing income and franchise tax compliance support services, our SALT team advises clients on multi-state tax planning, nexus considerations, audit support, credits and incentives, and the state tax implications of business transactions and expansions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary relationship leader for a portfolio of clients, providing proactive tax planning and strategic state and local tax guidance. Lead and oversee complex SALT consulting and compliance engagements, including planning, budgeting, execution, risk management, and delivery. Review multi-state income and franchise tax returns for corporations and passthrough entities.

Advise clients on nexus, apportionment methodologies, filing positions, tax minimization strategies, credits and incentives, restructuring transactions, and other state tax planning opportunities. Research and analyze complex state tax issues; develop technical memoranda and present findings and recommendations to clients and firm leadership. Lead state tax controversy matters, including audits, notices, appeals, and voluntary disclosure agreements.

Identify and drive opportunities to expand existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities for the SALT practice. Participate in networking, marketing, and business development activities, including proposal preparation, presentations, and thought leadership initiatives. Collaborate with Partners and leaders across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.

Mentor, coach, and develop Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates; foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Review engagement work product and ensure technical excellence, quality control, and adherence to firm standards. Assist with practice management initiatives, including staffing, resource planning, workflow optimization, and profitability management.

Stay current on legislative and regulatory developments impacting state and local taxation and communicate impacts to clients and internal stakeholders. Education Experience Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Accounting. Active CPA license required.

8+ years of progressive public accounting experience, with significant experience in state and local tax consulting and compliance. Strong technical expertise in multi-state income and franchise tax matters. Demonstrated success leading complex SALT consulting engagements and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.