Tax Director, Compensation & Benefits, National Tax

Job Description

This is an internal position in Washington National Tax to provide thought leadership to the Baker Tilly tax practice and clients. It is ideal for tax specialists who want to expand their technical skills and build a career in a specific field of tax. The role requires deep knowledge and demonstrated experience in the taxation of compensation and benefits.

• Keep abreast of current developments and prepare tax alerts for the firm to advise team members on developments from Washington and the courts related to their practice.
• Provide technical support to team members in tax, audit, consulting and internal HR on employee benefit/executive compensation issues. This may include briefing the team member, attending client meetings, or reviewing issues with the client, legal counsel or advisors directly. Services involve preparation of e‑mails, planning memos, conference calls and meetings.
• Lead the development of new business product and service line strategy in the area of the tax and audit practices.
• Assist in the development of new business product and service line strategy in the area of the tax and audit.
• Assist the National Controversy Group in preparing and submitting firm tax opinions on employee benefit and executive compensation issues, in conjunction with transactional tax work (including due diligence and golden parachute consulting), and submitting letters for IRS ruling.
• Provide technical support to the National Controversy Group on employee benefits/executive compensation for clients undergoing IRS tax examinations.

• Minimum of twelve (12) years experience working in tax law with an emphasis on executive compensation, transaction‑related compensation issues, and employee benefits.
• 4‑year degree required.
• Either a master’s degree in taxation or a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school preferred.
• CPA, Law License, or EA required.
• Extensive knowledge of the taxation of compensation and benefits, including IRC 409A, 83, 162(m), and 280G for both privately and publicly held companies.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• 12+ years of experience with a large accounting firm, law firm, or relevant tax policy‑making entity required.
• Demonstrated strong research, analytical, critical‑thinking, and project‑management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, commit to continuous learning, see the big picture as well as details, display ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit urgency and quality in project completion.
• Ability to adjust schedule daily or weekly as tax developments occur.

The national pay rate range is $164,300 to $362,600. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and 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.