Tax Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits, Washington Tax Council - JR100172_4-7366

Unclassified - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Tax Senior Manager for Executive Compensation/Employee Benefits at Baker Tilly is a pivotal role within the Washington National Tax team, focusing on providing expert guidance and support in the taxation of compensation and benefits. This position is tailored for tax specialists looking to deepen their technical expertise and advance their careers in a specialized area of tax. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and clients, offering a steady work schedule and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax technical support and insight to team members on employee benefits and executive compensation issues.
• Brief team members on relevant issues and attend client meetings to discuss these matters.
• Apply relevant tax authority to real-world situations and prepare tax alerts for the firm.
• Draft internal and external tax communications regarding new developments in compensation and benefit matters.
• Conduct formal and informal training on employee benefits and executive compensation for internal and external audiences.
• Participate in tax research projects and collaborate with other specialty groups on overlapping issues.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge and demonstrated experience in the taxation of compensation and benefits.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to decipher federal tax regulations and explain them to others.
• Experience in preparing tax alerts and communications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ERISA and qualified retirement plans.
• Familiarity with fringe benefits, golden parachutes, deferred compensation, and equity compensation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling