Tax Managing Director, National Office (SALT - Payroll Tax)

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Job Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead the SALT-Payroll Tax practice area within the Tax National Office, serving as a technical resource for complex state and local payroll tax matters.

• Advise clients on multi-state payroll tax compliance, including state and local withholding, unemployment insurance, disability, paid family leave, local payroll taxes, and other employment tax obligations.

• Provide technical guidance on state payroll tax registration, nexus, worker location issues, resident and nonresident withholding, mobility, remote work, and reciprocal state arrangements.

• Support clients with state and local payroll tax audits, agency notices, voluntary disclosures, refund claims, controversy matters, and penalty abatement requests.

• Review and advise on payroll tax implications related to mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, entity changes, employee transfers, corporate reorganizations, and year-end reporting.

• Consult on SALT payroll tax treatment of compensation, fringe benefits, equity compensation, bonuses, severance, relocation, expatriate and multi-state employee arrangements.

• Coordinate with Client payroll, HR, finance, tax, and legal teams to assess payroll tax processes, identify risks, and implement practical state and local compliance solutions.

• Provide payroll tax engine consulting, optimization, implementation support, training, and process improvement recommendations for Clients.

• Develop tools, templates, and workflows to help clients manage the multi-state payroll tax compliance process more efficiently.

• Conduct state and local payroll tax technical research and prepare memorandums, client correspondence, and guidance related to employment tax issues.

• Monitor and interpret SALT payroll tax legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments; support thought leadership and internal training related to enacted changes.

• Deliver a full range of SALT-Payroll Tax services, including tax research, risk assessments, compliance reviews, account reconciliations, audit support, and advisory projects.

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client service teams on engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete SALT-Payroll Tax projects across a wide variety of industries.

• Market, sell, design, and implement innovative payroll tax planning, compliance, and process improvement strategies for clients while managing engagement budgets.

• Make recommendations on business and process improvements related to state and local payroll tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, agency registrations, and reporting controls.

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across Tax, SALT, Human Capital, Risk Advisory, and Consulting to identify and deliver integrated client solutions.

• Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on SALT-Payroll Tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.

• Support staff development and contribute to the growth of the SALT-Payroll Tax practice.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of SALT, payroll tax, employment tax, or related advisory experience with an emphasis on responsibilities listed above.

• Public accounting experience preferred, especially Big 4 or large regional firm experience.

• Minimum 5+ years in a managerial role involving Clients and team members.

• Strong technical knowledge of state and local payroll tax rules, withholding requirements, unemployment tax, employment tax reporting, and tax authority procedures.

• Strong selling skills, including generating leads, making contacts, developing proposals, and securing clients.

• Strong project management and leadership skills, including the ability to successfully coach and mentor talented people.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

• Superior technical, industry, or functional expertise in SALT-Payroll Tax and employment tax matters.

• Strong tax research skills and ability to translate technical guidance into practical client solutions.

• Ability to teach and train others, including internal teams and client stakeholders.

• Bachelor's in accounting, finance, business, or related field; MST, JD, LLM, or other advanced degree preferred.

• Professional accreditation preferred, but eligibility to sit for the CPA exam or a CPA, EA, State Bar admission, CPP, or other relevant certification required.

• Excellent computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; knowledge of payroll tax systems, payroll platforms, tax research tools, OneSource, GoSystems, and related software a plus.

• Preferred knowledge of Power BI, Alteryx, advanced Excel skills, or comparable automation and data analytics tools.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-oriented professional style.

• Ability to work independently as well as in groups; responsive, eager, and dynamic.

• Focus on SALT-Payroll Tax/firm achievement and Client service vs. individual accomplishment as career development vehicle.

• Desire to perform and achieve with a growth mindset related to the SALT-Payroll Tax team and overall practice initiative, with a willingness to exert the effort necessary for success.

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Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

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