Senior SALT & State Tax Manager – Pass-Through & M&A

Elliott Davis; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Davis seeks a State and Local Tax Manager to lead complex SALT engagements, focusing on state income and franchise tax for pass-through entities and M&A activity. You will work with SALT colleagues to deliver high-quality guidance and client service.

The role emphasizes marketing, networking, and business development within the practice, while mentoring staff and staying current on tax policy changes.

Qualifications

• CPA, JD and/or LLM required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 5+ years of current or recent experience in public accounting or corporate tax department.
• Significant experience working with Pass-Through/Flow-Through Entities.
• Significant experience working with merger and acquisition planning on the state income tax level.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong tax research skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with detailed advice on complex pass-through entity state income/franchise tax planning matters.
• Primary focus will be state income and franchise tax advisory with extensive work with pass-through entities and M&A activities.
• Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Perform or manage technical assignments in state income taxes: pass-through/entity tax planning, M&A planning, due diligence reviews, state tax provision reviews, and more.
• Research and resolve complex state and local tax issues.
• Prepare technical memoranda, matrices, and other client deliverables.
• Draft internal and external SALT alerts.
• Identify opportunities and market SALT services to clients and prospects.
• Assist with new business development and tax issue recognition for existing clients.
• Remain up to date on current state tax practices and changes in tax law.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

JD and/or LLM

Job description

Elliott Davis seeks a State and Local Tax Manager to lead complex SALT engagements, focusing on state income and franchise tax for pass-through entities and M&A activity. You will work with SALT colleagues to deliver high-quality guidance and client service.

The role emphasizes marketing, networking, and business development within the practice, while mentoring staff and staying current on tax policy changes.