Tax Manager or Director; State & Local Tax

Tax Manager or Director (State & Local Tax)

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About PKF O’Connor Davies

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients.

Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long‑term relationships built on trust and integrity. We serve a diverse client base across industries and sectors, helping organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges with confidence.

At PKF O’Connor Davies, culture is at the heart of who we are. We believe our team members are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth and success through mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and team members can make an impact.

We are also committed to supporting work‑life balance, offering flexibility and resources to help our team members grow their careers while maintaining fulfilling personal lives.

If you are looking for a career where you can grow, contribute, and be part of a firm that values both excellence and community, PKF O’Connor Davies is the place for you!

Job Overview

The Tax Manager or Director will lead and manage multiple tax engagements to deliver state tax services for our diverse client base. This individual will serve as a consultant and representative on state business income, personal income, sales and use, payroll and other state taxes. Responsibilities include reviewing or drafting memoranda and other tax correspondence, creating spreadsheets, addressing tax credits including the research credit, handling tax audits, voluntary disclosure agreements, and establishing tax filing positions.

Preparation and review of sales and other tax returns on a limited basis will also be part of the role.

Office Location

Any PKFOD office location

Essential Duties

• Build new and existing client relationships and demonstrate basic knowledge of client’s businesses.

• Work closely with Tax Partners to satisfy needs with planning and compliance.

• Understand and manage firm risk on tax services performed.

• Research, write, and consult on various tax engagements.

• Respond to inquiries from state tax authorities.

• Prepare sales tax and other tax returns.

• Train and supervise staff, reviewing and evaluating their work.

• Manage multiple clients, budgets, and production goals.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required; MST preferred.

• CPA, EA, or JD or other related experience or certification relevant to an area of specialization required.

• 7+ years progressive tax experience in public accounting required; minimum 6 years SALT experience.

• Strong accounting and analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Experience as a team leader: supervising and training teams to create an atmosphere of trust, seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation, and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.

• Understanding of risks associated with technical tax positions and ability to communicate these risks to the partner.

• Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research capabilities.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client‑related matters pertaining to tax returns.

• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position will vary by location. The compensation for this position ranges from $100,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the office location, specific role, as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

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