SALT Income Tax Manager

About this role

About Grassi

After more than 40 years of business growth and industry change, Grassi has redefined what it means to be an advisor and accountant to today’s businesses and individuals. Nationally ranked as one of the largest and fastest-growing accounting firms in the nation, Grassi is a leading provider of advisory, tax, and accounting services across key sectors including construction, architecture and engineering, not-for-profit, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, real estate, and more. Several publications have ranked us among the top accounting firms to work for, highlighting our strength in work-life balance, culture, and wellness categories.

With over 550 employees and eleven offices spanning the New York Metropolitan Area, Long Island, the Northeast, Florida, New England, Denver and an international presence in Italy, we are strategically positioned to serve clients locally and globally. In 2023, Grassi became an employee-owned company by implementing an ESOP, establishing our independence and empowering our people to drive the firm’s future success. The ESOP ensures that equity partners and all Grassi U.S. employees have the exclusive opportunity to own the firm’s stock, making them integral to the company’s future.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a SALT – Income Tax Manager to join our team in any of the following office locations: White Plains, NY; Jericho, NY; New York, NY; Park Ridge, NJ; Chelmsford, MA; Needham, MA; Glastonbury, CT; or Wayne, PA. We will also consider remote candidates based in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Greater Philadelphia market. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing firm.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advising clients on complex state income and franchise tax matters, including compliance, planning, controversy, and audit-related issues

• Leading state tax due diligence, restructuring, merger and acquisition, and business expansion projects to identify risks and planning opportunities

• Evaluating apportionment methodologies, nexus positions, combined reporting requirements, and state-specific filing considerations

• Researching and interpreting state tax laws, regulations, and administrative guidance to develop practical client solutions

• Developing technical memoranda, tax opinions, planning strategies, and written recommendations on complex state tax matters

• Identifying opportunities to reduce state tax liabilities, maximize available credits and incentives, and enhance tax processes

• Representing clients in examinations, audits, and tax controversy matters before state taxing authorities

• Reviewing state tax positions and filing approaches to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements

• Monitoring legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments and assessing their potential impact on client operations and tax positions

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships by delivering proactive guidance and exceptional client service

• Collaborating with partners and professionals across service lines to deliver integrated and value-added tax strategies

• Supporting practice growth by participating in networking activities, preparing proposals, presenting thought leadership content, and cultivating business development opportunities

• Managing, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating Seniors and Associates while fostering professional growth and technical development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Masters degree in Accounting or related field

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience

• CPA and/or JD required

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative, and leadership skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CCH Access

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Maintains a high level of professionalism and consistently demonstrates respect for others

Why Grassi?

Our firm is consistently ranked by Vault.com and the Best Places to Work group for our commitment to compensation, paid time off, work-life balance, culture and more. Some of the ways we accomplish this include:

Flexibility: Our work-life balance initiatives include generous paid time off, flexible “Dress for Your Day” dress code, telecommuting options, flex-time policies, and summer hours, enhanced by our Floating Summer Friday’s program, which allows team members three extra Fridays off during the summer months in addition to their PTO.

Company Culture: Here at Grassi we are dedicated to creating an environment for our team members that is positive, productive, and aligns with our company’s high standards of inclusivity, diversity, and equity. We work closely with our DEI Council and Grassi Women’s Council to organize events throughout the year to bring the firm together for open dialogue and awareness of global diversity issues. Through our charitable initiative, Grassi Gives Back, we proudly support organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Toys for Tots, Autism Speaks, Long Island Cares, and many of our nonprofit clients.

Benefits Package: Competitive base compensation with eligibility for a raise and bonus each June or December based on performance metrics and level. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, employer contribution to life insurance, 401(k) plan, ESOP, and client and employee referral bonus program.

ESOP Owned: The ESOP ensures that equity partners and all Grassi U.S. employees have the exclusive opportunity to own the firm’s stock, making them integral to the company’s future. Unlike many other ESOPs, Grassi’s is privately funded, with no outside investors or private equity firms involved in the plan.

CPA Incentive: Financial assistance toward the achievement of the CPA certification which includes the cost of the CPA study materials, CPA exam…