Manager - State & Local Tax Franchise

RSM is seeking an experienced, energetic, and self‑motivated state and local tax specialist to join our dynamic SALT team.

The ideal candidate will help execute our strategy to deliver the RSM client experience, focus on the middle market, empower passionate teams and build communities of RSM promoters through the following responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the business relationship of complex engagements with a focus on high‑value quality tax advice and seek to expand services.
• May serve as a Performance Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback.
• Advise clients on nexus, unitary and business income, multistate tax planning, audit defense, and due diligence.
• Manage complex state tax compliance and consulting projects for corporate and pass‑through entities.
• Deliver excellent service to internal and external clients including effective communication, teamwork, positive attitude and high professional standards.
• Continue to expand knowledge base in area of expertise, comply with continuing education requirements.
• Drive growth and profitability to the practice by generating new revenue on existing client portfolio, cross‑selling and new clients for the tax practice.
• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, consulting, etc.
• Serve as Tax client service coordinator while developing and executing the firm’s client service plan.
• Review research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards.
• Build relationships across lines of business to ensure excellent client service through an integrated service approach.
• Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and state tax compliance.
• Remain up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.

• Requires a minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Requires one of the following: CPA, JD, LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing income/franchise tax consulting services in a Public Accounting, Consulting, or Law firm.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, detail‑oriented and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possess thorough knowledge of a variety of state and local sales and use tax laws, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as tax planning, restructuring, due diligence, audit defense, reverse audits and state controversy work.
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% (note travel requirements are currently limited).

• CPA.
• Project management and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time‑management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments.

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $189,200

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, creed, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances, sex, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, ancestry, familial or marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, political affiliation, medical condition, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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