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　　Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm,providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage inmajor regions of the U.S. and in many of the world\'s leading financialcenters - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago.Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, aworldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firmsin 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwiderevenue of \$4.7 billion.

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　　Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability orprotected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or anyother legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal,state or local law.

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　　Responsibilities

　　Baker Tilly , one of the fastest growing CPA advisory firms in thenation, has an incredible career opportunity for a State & Local TaxManager- consulting focus to join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT)practice! Candidate ideally has income and sales/ues tax experienceand if not then income tax consulting experience is a must. Located nearone of our Baker Tilly offcies highly preferred.

　　Our SALT practice is made up of 100+ professionals across the U.S.,providing a full spectrum of services including Income & Franchise tax,Sales & Use tax, Real & Personal Property tax, Unclaimed Property andVoluntary Disclosure & Remediation by industry needs. As a member ofthis talented team, you will help clients capitalize on strategic ideasand planning techniques that ensure state and local tax compliance,reduce expenses and enhance cash flow.

　　You will enjoy this role if:

　　You would like to work directly with CFO\'s, owners and leaders frommiddle market and Fortune 500 companies to help them solve theirmost complex state & local tax challenges.You want to continue to expand your leadership experiences and honeyour consulting skills as a comprehensive SALT professional in areassuch as, sales/income tax nexus and compliance, research projects,ruling requests, process review, reverse audits, and credits &incentives. Your work will be compliance and consulting focused.You crave a leadership opportunity to help build a fast growing,entrepreneurial State & Local tax practice who is also down-to-earthand thrives in collaboration.You want to be part of a firm that values specialty tax practicesand is invested in your success, providing the resources and supportfor you to grow now, for tomorrow.What you\'ll do:

　　Be a trusted advisor to middle market and Fortune 500 clients byproviding strategic state and local tax compliance and consultingservices that lower their tax rates, ensure they are in compliance andprovide value across the spectrum of state and local taxes. Thisincludes:

　　Manage multi-disciplinary, multi-state reviews that analyze income,franchise, sales and use, p yroll, valorem taxes, and others toidentify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits and incentivesand corporate structures that can reduce the client\'s tax burdenResearch state tax issues including nexus determinations, taxabilityanalyses and quantification of potential liabilitiesCounsel clients on state and local tax controversies, includingresearch, drafting client correspondence, prepare ruling requestsand providing guidance in defending against state auditsPlan and execute tax projects requiring a wide scope of expertise,including due diligence and voluntary disclosure projectsPrepare technical memoranda on state and local tax issues forindividuals, corporations, partnerships and LLCsMaintain active communication with clients and make recommendationsfor business and process improvements, manage expectations andenhance valueManage a group of staff and seniors on compliance engagements to ensuredevelopmental skillsAssist with managing client engagement staffing,billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met

　　Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strongrelationships internally and externally with clients and the community

　　Invest in your professional developmen