State and Local - Consultant - CFGI : Job Details

This position reports directly to the leader in charge of State and Local Taxes and will require an in-depth knowledge of corporate state income tax, indirect taxes and state compliance. The individual in this position should have a proven record of managing successful tax teams.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Review stand-alone and consolidated state C-Corp income tax returns prepared by tax managers and other tax staff.
• Assist with planning and other special projects.
• Establish relationships with internal and external tax personnel; support other CFGI team members.
• Experience and interest in developing and mentoring junior team members.

Skills/Competencies:

• Knowledge of the evaluation process and enhancement of client's indirect tax processes and/or systems.
• Possess a deep knowledge of state and local tax sales and use tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with planning, restructuring, audit defense, reverse audits and controversy work.
• Experience with sales tax software applications such as Avalara and Vertex.
• Ability to conduct tax research related to consolidated/unitary filing requirements, apportionment methodologies, and various multi-state issues.
• Ability to multi-task and work under deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be accountable for independently completing assignments.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2+ years of broad-based, relevant Big 4 accounting/or corporate tax experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field; Master's in Taxation/CPA/JD preferred.
• Travel transportation required; willing to travel to local client sites.