Tax Sr. Manager, Consumer Products Group

Baker Tilly (US); New Jersey; On-site; USD 122,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly in Iselin, NJ is seeking a Tax Senior Manager to deliver industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients within the consumer products sector.

You will mentor staff, partner with firm leadership, and help grow the Consumer Products practice while staying current on federal, state, and local tax changes. Strong leadership and business development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with exposure to the consumer products industry.
• Proven track record in tax planning, compliance, and advisory for complex entity structures.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute business development strategies.
• Proficient in using tax software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients in the consumer products industry, delivering innovative tax planning and compliance solutions.
• Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships, and individual shareholders/partners.
• Address complex tax issues such as inventory accounting, sales and use tax, state nexus, and multi-state filings.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize liabilities and optimize tax positions for clients.
• Advice on tax implications of business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring within the consumer products sector.
• Stay current on tax law changes impacting consumer products businesses and communicate updates to clients and internal teams.
• Mentor and develop tax professionals at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Drive growth of the Consumer Products practice through market-facing initiatives, networking, and thought leadership.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand relationships with existing clients.
• Represent Anchin at industry events and conferences to enhance visibility and attract new clients.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA, EA or Law License

Job description

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms? Would you like the ability to focus on one industry sector and further become an expert for your clients? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Tax Senior Manager! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. You will work side-by-side with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. Additionally, you will be a mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. If you are invigorated by these exciting challenges, then this could be the right opportunity for you! As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

You’ll Enjoy This Role If

• You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in a specific industry, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
• You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)
• You want to contribute to your engagement team’s professional growth and develop your own leadership skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients in the consumer products industry, delivering innovative tax planning and compliance solutions.
• Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships, and individual shareholders/partners.
• Address complex tax issues such as inventory accounting, sales and use tax, state nexus, and multi-state filings.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize liabilities and optimize tax positions for clients.
• Advice on tax implications of business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring within the consumer products sector.
• Stay current on tax law changes impacting consumer products businesses and communicate updates to clients and internal teams.
• Mentor and develop tax professionals at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Drive growth of the Consumer Products practice through market-facing initiatives, networking, and thought leadership.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand relationships with existing clients.
• Represent Anchin at industry events and conferences to enhance visibility and attract new clients.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, EA or Law License required.

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, with significant exposure to the consumer products industry.
• Proven track record in tax planning, compliance, and advisory for complex entity structures.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop and execute business development strategies.
• Proficient in using tax software and Microsoft Office applications.

The pay ranges for this position are listed below. This range represents a good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

In New York, NY: pay rate range is $132,400 to $225,200

In Uniondale, NY: pay rate range is $127,100 to $216,200

In Iselin, NJ: pay rate range is $121,800 to $207,200