SALT Senior - Residency & Controversy Expert (CA)

Baker Tilly; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, is seeking a State & Local Tax Senior (Income Tax & Residency) to join our SALT practice in California. In this client-facing role, you will advise high net worth individuals on residency and domicile planning, audits, and state tax controversies, collaborating with Private Wealth and other specialists.

You will lead engagements, monitor legislative developments, contribute to thought leadership, and help develop client relationships while

Qualifications

• 4-year degree is required.
• 3 years of professional SALT experience preferred.
• CPA/CMI/Law JD eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth clients on state residency and domicile matters.
• Lead state residency audits and controversies with state tax authorities.
• Advise on multistate income tax matters including sourcing and credits.
• Coordinate with Private Wealth and other specialists for integrated advice.
• Research complex state tax issues and prepare technical memoranda and client communications.
• Support business development and cross-practice collaboration within Baker Tilly.
• Manage engagements, scope, staffing, budgets, and deadlines.
• Coach associates and contribute to their professional development.

Skills

Residency planning

Tax audits

Client advisory

Multistate tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMI/Law JD eligibility

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, is seeking a State & Local Tax Senior (Income Tax & Residency) to join our SALT practice in California. In this client-facing role, you will advise high net worth individuals on residency and domicile planning, audits, and state tax controversies, collaborating with Private Wealth and other specialists.

You will lead engagements, monitor legislative developments, contribute to thought leadership, and help develop client relationships while