SALT Director: Strategic Tax Leadership for Growth

Baker Tilly (US); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 268,000 - 351,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US, LLP is seeking a Director to join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in Atlanta. You will lead strategic SALT consulting for middle-market and Fortune 500 clients, enhancing tax planning, compliance, and risk management.

This role emphasizes leadership, client service, and collaboration within a fast-growing advisory team. You will oversee multi-state engagements, mentor staff, and drive new business opportunities while delivering measurable value to clients and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Masters in Taxation or LLM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor to middle-market and Fortune 500 clients on state and local tax consulting, helping them reduce tax burden and stay compliant.
• Manage multi-state reviews to analyze income, franchise, sales and use, payroll and other taxes to identify optimal options.
• Research state tax issues including nexus determinations and taxability analyses for potential liabilities.
• Counsel clients on state and local tax controversies, including drafting correspondence and ruling requests.
• Plan and execute tax projects requiring broad expertise, including due diligence and voluntary disclosure work.
• Prepare technical memoranda on SALT issues for corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
• Maintain active communication with clients and suggest business and process improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Masters in Taxation, LLM

Job description

Baker Tilly US, LLP is seeking a Director to join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in Atlanta. You will lead strategic SALT consulting for middle-market and Fortune 500 clients, enhancing tax planning, compliance, and risk management.

This role emphasizes leadership, client service, and collaboration within a fast-growing advisory team. You will oversee multi-state engagements, mentor staff, and drive new business opportunities while delivering measurable value to clients and the