State and Local Tax Manager

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** JOB SUMMARY
** We are looking to add a Tax Manager to help guide and oversee our clients, in addition to support our internal leaders and the on-going growth in our Melville, NY office.
As a Tax Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and reviewing financial information for clients, such as business and individual tax returns, with the benefit of gaining exposure to a diverse client base operating in a variety of industries.  The Tax Manager serves to manage client relationships and act as a liaison between overseeing/mentoring internal staff and working closely with internal leaders, to ensure high-quality work is conducted and delivered to our clients.#

** JOB DESCRIPTION
**** WHAT YOU WILL DO
** Regular duties include (but are not limited to):
* Serves as a subject matter expert in SALT.
* Expertise in reviewing corporate, partnership and individual state returns.
* Proficient in analyzing corporate and partnership nexus issues and delivering SALT nexus studies to clients.
* Knowledge in Sales & Use tax, property tax and Unclaimed property is essential.
* Expert in administering Voluntary Disclosure Act reports.
* Works effectively, efficiently and closely with the federal tax team.
* Demonstrates excellence in most advanced technical skills SALT.
* Continues to develop SALT expertise and stays abreast of industry news; contributes to staff development by sharing SALT and industry knowledge.
* Recognizes complex technical SALT issues, reaches appropriate conclusions and applies authority to support conclusions.
* Participates in client related planning, where appropriate.
* Effectively communicates all technical material to clients, verbally and in writing.
* Proficient in use of necessary discipline software and applications.
* Demonstrates excellence in client service and business acumen.
* Ensures top quality client service and oversees total SALT engagement activity.
* Recognizes needs and issues pertinent to client activity and follows through to implementation.
* Maintains designated chargeable hours for the year (determined by Geography & Discipline leaders).
* Maintains effective realization rates of fees (determined by Geography & Discipline leaders).
* Assists partners/managing directors in managing effective billing and collections.
* Appropriately manages risk and ensures quality control procedures are being executed on all SALT engagement activities.
* Assists partners/managing directors in planning business strategies in SALT.
* Builds client relationships; maintains smooth working relationship with clients.
* Is actively involved in product development and product sales that will enhance market opportunities to generate revenue (determined by Discipline and Industry leaders).
* Proactively identifies opportunities to introduce Firm and serves as an active spokesperson.
* Represents the firm and area of expertise by making presentations at third party events.
* Demonstrates excellence in Executive Presence, People Development, Leadership, and Professionalism.
* Effectively develops, supervises, trains, coaches, and mentor's staff.
* Effectively manages people with poise and professionalism, especially during peak periods of client engagement and deadlines.
* Promotes the ideals, values, mission, and vision of the firm.
* Commands respect as a leader; acts like a role model.
* Conducts self with the utmost professionalism and demonstrates respect towards others.
* Respects and embraces diversity; looks to build a One-Firm team spirit amongst staff.
* Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures.
* Promotes the most efficient operations of the Firm and supports compliance guidelines in managing others.
* Assists partners/managing directors in managing administrative activity.
* Develop outside relationships with a goal of generating referral sources.
* Adhere to firm’s policies and procedures.
** WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
** Experience* 5+ years in relevant position
* Public accounting or other professional services environment preferred Education
* Minimum Bachelor’s degree or other recognized business credential
* Bachelor’s in Accounting (for Audit or Tax)
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