State and Local Tax Principal

Doeren Mayhew is a $170 million certified public accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with offices in Grand Rapids, Saranac, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Tampa, greater Nashville area, Zurich and London. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 47 th largest CPA firm in the U.S. If you want to join a company positioned for successful future growth and is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the place for you!

Doeren Mayhew is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal to join our State and Local Tax (SALT) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in state and local tax compliance, planning, and consulting. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base and to contribute to the growth and success of our Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SALT practice.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the firm’s business development efforts by identifying new leads and participating in industry networking events.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, proactively managing communication. throughout the engagement and identifying future business opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments and offices to ensure comprehensive client service
• Develop and mentor staff to assist them in their career development and reaching their career goals.
• Review schedules, calculations, work papers, reports, research, and other work products.
• Maintain timely and accurate communication with team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in State and Local Tax.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Extensive knowledge of state and local tax laws and regulations.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• High degree of proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including ability to interact with clients and attorneys.
• Creative problem-solving skills and an ability to work well with teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results within strict timelines.
• Located within commuting distance of office.

Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.