State and Local Tax - Manager Franchise

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. RSM is seeking an experienced, energetic, and self-motivated state and local tax specialist to join our dynamic, collaborative and expanding SALT team. RSM’s collaborative and entrepreneurial culture provides a career-focused individual with the opportunity to be a first-choice advisor to middle market leaders. 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:

• Participate in one of RSM’s key industry teams which include:
  Manufacturing, Wholesale and Distribution, Financial Services, and Construction/Real Estate and, Consumer/Industrial Products.
• Assist with growing the business by identifying opportunities to provide additional services to clients and developing relationships with potential new clients.
• Serve as a career advisor and mentor to our staff, providing real-time project feedback and quarterly check-ins.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Requires one of the following: CPA, JD, or 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

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.

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Compensation Range: $100,000 - $189,200 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).

If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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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 (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave);

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