Manager - State and Local Tax (Direct Tax)

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Position Summary:

Sensiba is seeking a skilled, energetic, and motivated State and Local Income Tax Manager to join our dynamic and growing State and Local Tax (SALT) practice. This role provides an opportunity to join a dedicated and creative SALT team that is focused on quality client service. An ideal candidate is integral to the growth and success of the SALT Practice and will have experience with multistate income and gross receipt taxes.

The SALT Manager will be responsible for reviewing state business activity tax (income, franchise, gross receipt, etc.) returns, consulting on apportionment and nexus issues, and identifying planning opportunities.

Essential Functions:

Frequently:

• Prepare and/or review state income tax, franchise tax, and gross receipts tax returns
• Complete technically challenging research and/or consulting projects
• Interact directly with clients via phone/email/Zoom
• Communicate technical information and complex income tax matters to relevant team members and clients
• Prepare supporting workpapers and document preparation methodologies
• Attend and participate in client meetings via zoom/phone, and occasionally in person
• Commitment to continued development of strong SALT technical knowledge

Occasionally:

• Manage state and local income tax audits
• Lead various SALT training courses and willingness to train and develop less experienced tax staff and managers

Qualifications:

• Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in Accounting or Tax preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of experience preparing/reviewing multistate income, franchise, and gross receipt tax returns in Public Accounting required
• CPA, EA, IPT CMI (Income Tax) or equivalent certification preferred
• Ability to effectively research state and local tax code and determine state and local tax implications as applicable to various client businesses and/or industries
• Strong relevant multistate tax technical knowledge, including analytical, research, critical thinking, and decision-making skills required
• Tax research skills (Ex: Checkpoint, Bloomberg, CCH, Tax Notes) required
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Ability to be a technical mentor to tax associates and peers
• Strong people management skills
• Ability to build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent client service

There are many reasons to join the Sensiba team: generous benefits, competitive compensation, professional advancement opportunities, and above all - our people. If you're looking for an environment that offers you growth, success, and professionalism without compromising your family, passions, and life outside of work, apply today!

Sensiba has a robust offering of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with company match
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Business referral incentive pay
• Sabbatical leave
• 11 paid holidays

For individuals based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Sensiba will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Sensiba LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sensiba LLP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at talent@sensiba.com.

Certain states require employers to disclose the pay range in job postings. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, contact our human resources team.

Compensation Range: $110,000 - $160,000*

*Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location.