State and Local Tax Manager

KF client, a leading New York based regional CPA firm is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager. Responsibilities:

• * Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies which includes preparing clients for discussions with auditors, representing the client at hearings and appeal meetings, and preparing protests
• Review information presented on state sales and use tax returns before, during, and after preparation; Research and draft technical memoranda regarding income and franchise tax questions
• Assist multi-state companies with analyzing state tax considerations/impacts related to business restructuring projects
• Represent clients before the IRS, at various levels of federal tax controversy from examination through appeals and into post appeals mediation and arbitration; May represent clients in Fast Track proceedings, Early Referral proceedings, and Pre-Filing Agreement submissions
• General involvement and management of IRS audits, which includes responding to Information Document Requests, Notices of Proposed Adjustments and other exam related matters
• Assist clients with voluntary disclosures to the IRS to correct compliance errors involving missed filings, withholding tax errors and other similar issues
• Review penalty abatement request letters and assist in the execution of penalty abatement services in state and federal penalty cases
• Assist with targeted business development and the management and delivery of SALT services

• Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Accounting/Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university
• Five years of experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on multi-state and federal tax issues
• Licensed CPA, attorney and/or progress toward Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (CMI) designation
• Experience working for or dealing with the government in the tax controversy space or controversy experience in another public accounting firm, law firm