Tax Director - State and Local Tax

Team: Tax Advisory - SALT

Location: United States, San Francisco Bay Area

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: hybrid

Salary:

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. As Tax Director – State and Local Tax you’ll join our growing State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex SALT consulting engagements, drive innovative tax planning strategies, and provide guidance on nexus, income and franchise taxes, sales and use tax, tax credits and incentives, and state tax controversy matters. As a Tax Director within the practice, you will shape client relationships, mentor and develop tax professionals, and contribute to the continued growth and success of BPMs expanding SALT practice.

 Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter. 

Note: Candidates residing within a commutable distance from one of BPM’s offices, will be expected to work a hybrid schedule

What you get:

• • Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility 
  • Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)
  • Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself 
  • Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University 

Who is successful at BPM:

• Caring people who put others first
• Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion

Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver income tax and indirect tax consulting and compliance engagements for a variety of clients and industries
• Conduct nexus studies, taxability analyses, and exposure reviews
• Advise clients on multi-state income tax and indirect tax issues, including audit defense and voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs)
• Research and interpret state tax laws, regulations, and rulings
• Identify opportunities for tax savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation
• Lead and mentor staff and seniors, providing coaching, feedback, and technical development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor
• Collaborate with other tax and advisory service lines on cross-functional opportunities
• Support business development activities, including proposals and networking efforts

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• CPA, JD, or MST preferred
• 9+ years of experience in public accounting or industry, with a focus on state and local tax issues.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state tax regulations and compliance
• Proven experience managing engagements and supervising staff
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills