SALT Director at Grant Thornton

DescriptionAs the Income Franchise Tax Director youll oversee the preparation of Income/Franchise tax returns for your multiple clients all with the resources environment and support to help you excel. Youll collaborate with the Income/Franchise Tax team and lead staff on various tax consulting and research matters on all phases of project and engagement management because together is how we succeed.to meet client needs and help you achieve more confidently.Your day-to-day may include:Respond to inquiries from the State and other tax authoritiesLead a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management to gather information and perform tax servicesLead team members to promptly resolve client problems or tax issues encountered in the preparation processUnderstand client operations processes and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagementsAttend professional development and training sessions on a regular basisDirectors will oversee numerous client projects and tasks simultaneouslyLead professional development and training sessions on a regular basisBusiness Development lead sales presentations for both existing and prospective clientsOther duties as assignedYou have the following technical skills and qualifications:Bachelors degree in accountingMinimum ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consultingCPA JD or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDirectors are required to manage various project tasks at the same timeLead business development activities such as identification proposal development and other pursuit activities at clientsStrong computer skillsCan travel as needed#LITC1Required Experience:Director Key Skills Fundraising,Management Experience,Coaching,Analysis Skills,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,negotiation,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1