State and Local Tax – Manager, Income and Franchise

RSM US LLP

. Participate in a key industry team, including Manufacturing, Wholesale and Distribution, Financial Services, Construction/Real Estate, or Consumer/Industrial Products .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $189,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in income and franchise tax consulting, with a strong focus on multistate tax planning, compliance, and audit defense. Proven ability to lead complex engagements, mentor team members, and build client relationships while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax laws.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active CPA LicenseIncome/Franchise Tax ConsultingMultistate Tax PlanningClient Relationship ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceTax ConsultingAudit DefenseDue DiligenceNexus AnalysisUnitary Business IncomePerformance FeedbackCross-Selling ServicesRevenue GenerationState Tax Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsDetail-OrientedExcellent Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA LicenseJDLLM in TaxationEnrolled Agent

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingConsultingLaw FirmManufacturingWholesale and DistributionFinancial ServicesConstructionReal EstateConsumer ProductsIndustrial Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a key industry team, including Manufacturing, Wholesale and Distribution, Financial Services, Construction/Real Estate, or Consumer/Industrial Products
Lead and manage complex engagements and business relationships
Provide high-value income and franchise tax advice
Expand services to Investment Fund clients
Serve as a career advisor, mentor, or coach and provide timely performance feedback
Advise clients on nexus, unitary and business income, multistate tax planning, audit defense, and due diligence
Manage complex state tax compliance and consulting projects for corporate and pass-through entities
Deliver excellent service to internal and external clients
Generate new revenue, cross-sell services, and acquire new tax practice clients
Interact directly with clients on questions, planning, and consulting
Serve as Tax client service coordinator and execute the firm’s client service plan
Review research findings for consistency with firm policies and professional standards
Build relationships across lines of business for an integrated service approach
Manage corporate client tax service and state tax compliance needs
Maintain current knowledge of tax practices and changes in tax law
Comply with continuing education requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field from an accredited college or university
Active CPA license in the state of residence, JD, LLM in Taxation, or Enrolled Agent
Minimum of six (6) years of experience providing income/franchise tax consulting services in a Public Accounting, Consulting, or Law firm
Strong analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for entry-level hiring; F-1 visa holders are excluded from entry-level sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexible schedule
Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities