SALT Tax Principal - Growth Leader & Mentor

Baker Tilly (US); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, seeks a State and Local (SALT) Tax Principal in Seattle. You will deliver a full range of SALT services to clients across industries, including planning, consulting, and compliance.

You’ll mentor staff, manage engagements, and help grow the SALT practice nationwide. Join a fast-growing firm that values leadership, client service, and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting (required).
• CPA and/or JD required (credentials).
• Fifteen+ years of public accounting experience in SALT tax.
• Experience with multistate income, franchise taxes, sales/use taxes; credits/incentives.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SALT responsibilities for clients; plan, execute, direct, and complete SALT projects.
• Engage in business development and build client relationships with prospects.
• Manage, supervise, train, and lead staff; contribute to performance reviews and coaching.

Skills

Strategic growth

Leadership & mentoring

Client relationship building

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA

JD

Masters or advanced degree

Job description

Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, seeks a State and Local (SALT) Tax Principal in Seattle. You will deliver a full range of SALT services to clients across industries, including planning, consulting, and compliance.

You’ll mentor staff, manage engagements, and help grow the SALT practice nationwide. Join a fast-growing firm that values leadership, client service, and collaboration across disciplines.