Tax Manager, Compensation & Benefits, National Tax

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm.

This internal position in Washington National Tax provides thought leadership to the Baker Tilly tax practice and clients. It is ideal for tax specialists who want to expand technical skills and build a career in compensation and benefits taxation.

• You like deciphering federal tax regulations and can explain them to others.
• You enjoy working with a team of like‑minded individuals.
• You prefer internal clients instead of external clients.
• You like having a predominantly steady schedule without the large peaks of busy season.
• You are a strong writer and communicator.
• You enjoy writing and research.

• Provide tax technical support and insight to team members in tax, audit, consulting and internal HR practices on employee benefits and executive compensation issues.
• Brief team members on relevant issues, attend client meetings, and review matters with clients or their legal counsel. Deliver emails, planning memos, conference calls, and meetings.
• Apply relevant tax authority to real‑world situations.
• Keep abreast of current developments and prepare tax alerts for the firm.
• Draft internal and external tax communications regarding new developments in compensation and benefit matters.
• Lead formal and informal training on employee benefit/executive compensation for tax, audit and consulting practices; prepare articles for professional journals; participate in government hearings and conferences.
• Work with other specialty groups on overlapping technical matters such as corporate taxation and partnerships.
• Participate in tax research projects.
• Develop recommendations and share with leadership to discuss and strategize.
• Assist the National Controversy Group with technical support for clients undergoing IRS examinations.
• Learn and grow through on‑the‑job coaching, mentoring, and firm‑wide learning programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, or related business field.
• CPA or JD required.
• Extensive knowledge of compensation and benefits taxation (IRC 409A, 83, 162(m), 280G) in both privately and publicly held companies.
• Minimum 7–15 years of experience in executive compensation, with emphasis on transaction‑related issues.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• 10+ years of experience with a large accounting or law firm, or relevant tax policy‑making entity.
• Strong research, analytical, critical‑thinking, and project‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent client service, commitment to continuous learning, ethical knowledge, urgency, and quality focus.
• Ability to modify schedule daily/weekly as tax developments occur.

• Compensation range: $109,460 – $207,530 nationally. In California: $115,900 – $207,530.
• Comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law.