State & Local Tax Manager – Income Franchise

Baker Tilly US

. Provide strategic state and local tax consulting services to middle-market and Fortune 500 clients .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,000 - $192,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in state and local tax consulting, including strategic planning, compliance, and client relationship management. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor associates, and deliver exceptional client service while managing complex tax projects.

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State And Local Tax ConsultingCPA CertificationTax Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Tax ResearchNexus DeterminationsTaxability AnalysesTechnical Memoranda PreparationDue Diligence ProjectsVoluntary Disclosure ProjectsIncome Tax ConsultingFranchise Tax ConsultingSales And Use Tax ConsultingCorporate Structure Optimization

Soft Skills

Exceptional Client ServiceMentoring And CounselingContinuous LearningAttention To DetailSense Of Urgency

Certifications & Qualifications

CPALaw LicenseCMIJD/LLM

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesMiddle-Market ClientsFortune 500 ClientsTax ControversiesClient Profitability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic state and local tax consulting services to middle-market and Fortune 500 clients
Manage multidisciplinary, multistate reviews covering income, franchise, sales and use, and other taxes
Identify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits, incentives, and corporate structures to reduce client tax burdens
Research state tax issues, including nexus determinations, taxability analyses, and potential liability quantification
Counsel clients on state and local tax controversies
Research and draft client correspondence and ruling requests
Provide guidance in defending against state audits
Plan and execute tax projects, including due diligence and voluntary disclosure projects
Prepare technical memoranda for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs
Maintain active client communication and recommend business and process improvements
Manage expectations and enhance client value
Assist with client engagement staffing, billing and collections, and client profitability targets
Network and build relationships internally, externally with clients, and in the community
Participate in firm-wide learning and development programs
Support team member growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year degree required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
CPA, Law License, or CMI required
CPA, CMI or JD/LLM required
Minimum 5 years of experience required
Five (5)+ years of experience in state and local tax
Professional services firm experience preferred
Three (3)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired
2+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates desired
Ability to lead and supervise others
Exceptional client service ability
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current regarding applicable strategies
Ability to see the big picture as well as the details
Appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment
Sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely project completion
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees
Firm-wide learning and development programs
Professional development support
Support for growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy