SALT VP: Compliance, Reporting & Strategy

474 MS Services Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley seeks a Vice President of State and Local Tax in New York to lead compliance and reporting within a major financial services firm. The role requires strong ASC 740 knowledge and a track record in global tax coordination.

The candidate will manage complex state tax issues, liaise with the Global Tax Department, and guide tax planning in collaboration with senior management. CPA or advanced degree preferred. This role offers broad impact across business units.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years SALT experience.
• Significant ASC 740 experience is required.
• CPA or equivalent advanced degree required (CPA, MS, MBA, JD or LLM).
• Strong written, oral, negotiating and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee state and local tax compliance and reporting for a complex financial services firm.
• Liaise with Global Tax Department on SALT issues and reporting.
• Incorporate federal, state, and local tax law changes into processes.
• Develop relationships with internal and external partners and service providers.
• Manage outside counsel and offshore staff as needed.

Skills

SALT expertise

ASC 740

Leadership

Communication

Global tax coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Big 4 experience

Transfer pricing

Education

CPA

MS/MBA/JD/LLM

Tools

Corptax

Job description

Morgan Stanley seeks a Vice President of State and Local Tax in New York to lead compliance and reporting within a major financial services firm. The role requires strong ASC 740 knowledge and a track record in global tax coordination.

The candidate will manage complex state tax issues, liaise with the Global Tax Department, and guide tax planning in collaboration with senior management. CPA or advanced degree preferred. This role offers broad impact across business units.