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 Compensation & Benefits at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is a pivotal role within the Washington National Tax team, focusing on providing expert tax guidance related to employee benefits and executive compensation. This position is designed for tax specialists looking to deepen their expertise in a specific area of tax, particularly in navigating federal tax regulations and their implications for clients. The role emphasizes internal collaboration, steady work schedules, and opportunities for professional development through writing, research, and training.

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 current developments.
• 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 technical matters.

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