KLR is one of the fastest growing accounting firms in New England. We are seeking a State and Local Tax (SALT) Director to join our firm, based in any of our New England offices on a flexible hybrid basis. Fully remote arrangements are available for the ideal candidate.
KLR is ranked as one of the top one hundred accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. KLR operates six (6) offices in FL, MA, RI and Switzerland and has more than 280 professionals.
Job Responsibilities
- Clear understanding of State and Local tax matters in the areas of sales tax, excise taxes, income taxes, property taxes, nexus, apportioning, sourcing of income, etc.
- Interact with clients on state and local tax compliance and strategies, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solutions and options to clients
- Research skills and ability to apply the tax code and regulations to specific fact patterns
- Serve as client’s trusted advisor, demonstrate knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solutions and options to clients and team
- Manage staff on engagement deliverables such as reports, strategies, questions, examinations, etc. to ensure on time delivery and on budget
- Understand the client’s organization, procedures, and internal policies
- Understanding your clients’ goals and needs while serving clients directly
- Owning client relationships and work
- Strategizing with colleagues and staff regarding tax planning and problem solving
- Provide clients with recommendations and guidance on how to achieve their goals and assist in identifying opportunities for expanded engagements
- Working closely with staff, and assisting senior management in mentoring, coaching, training, supervising, and evaluating staff
- Foster a team environment; demonstrate support of management and firm decisions while building a positive culture
- Participate in practice development activities that lead to the generation of new business and cross-service opportunities
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change from time to time with notice whenever possible, but not guaranteed.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation
- 9+ years of technical tax experience in public accounting, 3+ in a managerial role
- CPA, EA or JD certification is required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to manage multiple high-level projects simultaneously
- Ability to translate complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables
- Developed public accounting management experience
- Trusted advisor and role model for your clients and staff across multiple teams, making this a great place to develop a diverse network of collaborative colleagues.
We are looking for a candidate to work full time. Normal hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with increased hours during our peak seasons: February through mid-April and mid-August through mid-October. These periods require increasing normal weekly hours, which include weekends.
Benefits
KLR offers a wide range of benefits including: health and dental insurance, paid time-off and a competitive retirement savings plan. We offer tuition assistance, in-house education programs and offer employees opportunities for community involvement.
Come join a firm who has recently been recognized as a “Best Place to Work” for 18 years by the Providence Business Journal and voted as a Top 100 Firm in the country by Accounting Today!
KLR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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