Assistant Director, State and Local Tax (SALT) Operations

$124,500 - $248,900/Yr

Marsh McLennan - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Assistant Director, State & Local Tax (SALT) Operations is a hybrid role based in NYC, responsible for leading the preparation of quarterly tax provisions and related documentation. This position focuses on driving process improvements in SALT tax provisions and returns, while also overseeing the preparation of SALT returns and developing the Tax Operations staff. The role requires monitoring SALT law changes, managing audits, and collaborating with the Global Tax Planning team to identify tax rate reduction opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of quarterly provision and related ASC740 documentation for unrecognized tax positions, transactions, and law changes.
• Drive process improvements in the SALT tax provision and return process.
• Direct the preparation of SALT returns including apportionment information.
• Lead the development of SALT tax return workpapers and documentation.
• Monitor and assess the impact of SALT law changes on the company.
• Review SALT returns, including apportionment information.
• Develop the Tax Operations staff, expanding their SALT knowledge and preparation of documentation.
• Assist in the preparation, management, and handling of SALT audit examinations.
• Model and analyze the application of federal corporate tax concepts to SALT.
• Assist with planning, research, and analysis related to SALT effective tax rate reduction opportunities.

Requirements

• Degree in Tax or Accounting, Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of corporate state/local income multi-state experience, preferably with federal and international concepts.
• Experience with SALT tax provisions and audit readiness required.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong spreadsheet skills, experience with CorpTax, Alteryx, or Tableau or similar software platforms.
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous benefits including employer matching and contribution to 401k
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and volunteer day per year
• Company paid holidays
• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance programs