SALT Senior: Residency & Income Tax Expert (CA)

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly in California is seeking a State & Local Tax Senior (Income Tax & Residency) to join our SALT practice. You will advise high net worth individuals on residency issues and multistate income tax matters in a client-facing role, collaborating with the Private Wealth practice and other specialists.

You will lead residency audits, analyze tax implications, and contribute to technical memos and client communications, while supporting business development and engagement oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; CPA or JD eligibility preferred.
• 3+ years of professional experience in SALT or related fields.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor on state residency, domicile, and multistate income tax matters.
• Lead state residency audits and controversies; respond to information requests.
• Advise clients on income sourcing, credits, and multistate tax considerations.
• Coordinate with Private Wealth and other specialists for integrated advice.
• Develop technical memoranda, client communications, and thought leadership.
• Support business development and cross-practice referrals.
• Maintain client relationships with responsiveness and service orientation.
• Manage engagements, scope, staffing, budgets, and billing.
• Coach associates and provide technical feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research ability

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

4-year degree

CPA eligibility

Law/JD eligibility

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly in California is seeking a State & Local Tax Senior (Income Tax & Residency) to join our SALT practice. You will advise high net worth individuals on residency issues and multistate income tax matters in a client-facing role, collaborating with the Private Wealth practice and other specialists.

You will lead residency audits, analyze tax implications, and contribute to technical memos and client communications, while supporting business development and engagement oversight.