Tax Manager - SALT (cpa firm) at CPA firm

CPA seeking a State and Local Tax Manager for its staff. Responsibilities: Assist multi-state companies with state and local tax controversies Review information presented on state sales and use tax returns before, during, and after preparation. Assist multi-state companies with analyzing state tax considerations/impacts related to business restructuring projects Represent clients before the IRS, at various levels of federal tax controversy from examination through appeals and into post appeals mediation and arbitration. Qualifications 5+ years of experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on multi-state and federal tax issues. 1+ years of commercial audit experience is a plus. Bachelor's degree, J.D., LL.M. in Accounting/Taxation, and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) from an accredited college/university Licensed CPA , attorney and/or progress toward Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (CMI) designation Experience working for or dealing with the government in the tax controversy space or controversy experience in another public accounting firm, law firm and/or corporate controversy experience Excellent research and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex tax issues