State & Local Tax Manager

Whitley-Penn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Holidays & Time Off

PTO 25 days

Maternity & Parental Leave

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Bonus Program

Health & Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Whitley Penn is seeking a State & Local Tax Manager to lead tax consulting and compliance for multi-state clients. The role emphasizes accurate, timely deliverables, mentoring staff, and expanding client relationships. You will work from our Texas offices in a fully in-office setting.

Ideal candidates hold an active CPA license and have 5–7 years of州-local tax experience plus strong leadership with a client-service mindset capable of driving new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 5–7 years of state & local income/franchise tax compliance and consulting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of state income/franchise tax law and guidance.
• Strong communication skills and leadership.
• Experience mentoring staff and developing others.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships and grow business.

Responsibilities

• Provide state and local income/franchise tax consulting and compliance services for diverse clients across multiple states.
• Advise on sourcing, nexus, and accounting for state taxes.
• Review and/or prepare state income tax returns.
• Manage multiple engagements, staffing, and budgets; client relationships and engagement economics.
• Lead and develop associates and interns; coach and evaluate performance.
• Participate in proposals, networking, and business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Active CPA license

Job description

Whitley Penn,oneofthe nation’s leading audit, tax, and advisoryfirms, is looking for a State & Local Tax Manager to join our team! The State & Local Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all client assignments. The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of client deliverables, managing multiple projects, simultaneously, developing and training associates, and making associations to develop new business for the firm. State and local income/franchise tax experience, advanced technical skills, and CPA certification are required for this position.

Whitley Penn has become one of the fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional, personalized service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. In addition to Audit and Tax solutions, we offer a wide range of Advisory and Consulting services. We work in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy, entrepreneurial thinking, and a well-built culture. At Whitley Penn, we learn, innovate, and achieve by sharing knowledge, embracing new ideas, and working together. We’re looking for professionals who think like owners and want to be part of shaping a high-growth firm.

• Title: State & Local Tax Manager
• Classification: Full-time; Exempt
• Department: Tax
• Location: Dallas, Plano, Austin or Houston
• Office Expectations/Hours: Fully in-office position; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.

What You Will Do

• Provide state & local income/franchise tax consulting and compliance services to a diverse client base operating in numerous states. Typical consulting projects include managing state voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), state tax due diligence and state income/franchise tax audits.
• Advise clients on a variety of issues, including state income/franchise tax sourcing, state income/franchise tax nexus and accounting for state income taxes
• Review and/or prepare state income tax returns
• Develop, maintain, and manage client relationships and expectations, monitor engagement economics, and coordinate staffing and workflow on multiple engagements, simultaneously
• Manage deadlines and engagement budgets; keep Partners updated on engagement status
• Continuously develop technical expertise; identify and research technical issues to assure compliance with state and local tax laws and regulations
• Provide exceptional client service by maintaining an understanding client operations and business objectives; apply this knowledge to serve clients in a consultative way and to identify additional potential business opportunities
• Supervise and teach associates and interns, including delegation of assignments, detailed review of work, and evaluating performance
• Use coaching and managerial skills to enhance the development and growth of others
• Actively participate in business proposals, networking and recruiting opportunities

What You Need to Get Here

• Active CPA License
• 5-7 years of state & local income/franchise tax compliance and consulting experience
• Advanced technical knowledge of state income/franchise tax law, regulations and other guidance in Texas and other key states
• Strong communication skills; ability to interact with a broad range of individuals
• Strong professional presence and leadership skills; ability to mentor and develop staff
• Experience building and maintaining excellent client relationships, identifying value added services, and expanding books of business

Why Whitley Penn

Our total rewards are incredibly competitive. We work hard and recharge so that we can be our best selves for our clients. Explore some of our benefits below:

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance(Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
• 25 days PTO
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0 . All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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