State and Local - Consultant

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.

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