Senior Manager - State & Local Tax, Asset Management

$97,200 - $183,700/Yr

RSM - Stamford, CT

Full-time - Senior

Stamford, CT

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Manager - State & Local Tax (SALT) position at RSM US LLP focuses on providing expert tax services to clients in the Asset Management sector, including private equity funds and hedge funds. This role emphasizes technical expertise, talent management, and client service, allowing the successful candidate to work with complex tax issues while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed review and analysis of complex Private Equity, Hedge Fund and/or FoF partnership state tax returns
• Serve as a Career Advisor by providing mentorship or coaching to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
• Train and develop staff members
• Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a non-technical manner to facilitate communication between the client and the service team while managing the risk for both the client and the firm
• Serve as the state tax client service coordinator for appropriate clients
• Advise clients on a full spectrum of state tax services, including planning, research, compliance, and general mergers and acquisitions activities
• Review research findings and ensure conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards
• Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients
• Manage corporate client needs with respect to tax services and state tax compliance
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in business taxation working for a Big 4 or a large national, regional or local accounting firm
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Active CPA, Enrolled Agent or Licensed JD
• Prior state and local tax compliance & consulting experience serving Asset Management clients
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of state tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, industry specialization a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package
• Flexibility in schedule to balance life demands
• Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance