SALT Tax Principal: Lead Growth & Client Solutions

Baker Tilly (US); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a State and Local (SALT) Tax Principal to lead SALT services for multiple clients across industries. The role focuses on tax planning, consulting, and compliance, while developing staff and collaborating with partners to drive growth.

You will mentor teams, work with leadership, and contribute to ownership opportunities as the SALT Practice expands nationally. Strong credentials and 15+ years in SALT required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting is required; Masters or advanced degree highly desirable.
• CPA and/or JD required.
• Fifteen plus years of public accounting experience in State and Local (SALT) Tax including multistate taxes and credits.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization and project management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed for client engagements and team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SALT responsibilities for clients; plan, execute, direct, and complete SALT projects; provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise; manage to budget.
• Actively participate in business development efforts; market to target client prospects.
• Manage, supervise, train and lead staff; provide guidance and coaching; participate in performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting

CPA/JD

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a State and Local (SALT) Tax Principal to lead SALT services for multiple clients across industries. The role focuses on tax planning, consulting, and compliance, while developing staff and collaborating with partners to drive growth.

You will mentor teams, work with leadership, and contribute to ownership opportunities as the SALT Practice expands nationally. Strong credentials and 15+ years in SALT required.