Grant Thornton (US)
Managing Director State and Local Tax - Income & Franchise
Grant Thornton (US), Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Managing Director State and Local Tax - Income & Franchise
As the State & Local Tax Managing Director, you will have an assigned client base in various industries and will be responsible for the delivery of a full range of SALT services with a focus on income and franchise tax services – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.
Responsibilities
Lead and support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients.
Manage business development activities, including proposals, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material.
Maintain a high-performance working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services.
Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management.
Lead multiple client service delivery teams in the active execution of engagements to ensure compliance with firm and practice unit service delivery standards.
Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives.
Utilize previous industry experience to help companies set and achieve their long-term goals.
Use knowledge of the client, competition, market, product, or service to expand SALT and broader firm services to current clients; serve as business adviser to clients.
Recruit, manage, develop, train, coach, and mentor more junior professionals on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
Work at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely, ensuring flexibility and support to help you thrive.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting.
At least thirteen years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing clients at a national level.
Active CPA license, JD with active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.
Prior business development and sales experience required.
Prior experience in practice and team development required.
Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel as needed.
About Us Grant Thornton is a leading professional services firm that delivers audit, tax, and advisory services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. With a multinational platform and a team of more than 12,000 professionals, we provide a unified client experience backed by powerful technologies and a distinctive cross‑border culture.
The Team
Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model; at least two days of in‑person attendance at a GT office or client site.
Support for overall well‑being through work‑life integration options.
Inclusive benefits designed to recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with ongoing initiatives.
Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits for all employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. Internship and seasonal positions receive additional benefits such as a 401(k) plan for seasonal employees and paid holidays for interns.
Equal Employment Opportunity Grant Thornton promotes equal employment opportunities for all personnel decisions, free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and comply with all applicable local laws. Applicants for Los Angeles or Massachusetts positions are subject to specific local regulations, and we do not require lie detector tests. For accommodation requests, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
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Responsibilities
Lead and support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients.
Manage business development activities, including proposals, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material.
Maintain a high-performance working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services.
Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management.
Lead multiple client service delivery teams in the active execution of engagements to ensure compliance with firm and practice unit service delivery standards.
Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives.
Utilize previous industry experience to help companies set and achieve their long-term goals.
Use knowledge of the client, competition, market, product, or service to expand SALT and broader firm services to current clients; serve as business adviser to clients.
Recruit, manage, develop, train, coach, and mentor more junior professionals on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
Work at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely, ensuring flexibility and support to help you thrive.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting.
At least thirteen years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing clients at a national level.
Active CPA license, JD with active law license in good standing, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.
Prior business development and sales experience required.
Prior experience in practice and team development required.
Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel as needed.
About Us Grant Thornton is a leading professional services firm that delivers audit, tax, and advisory services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. With a multinational platform and a team of more than 12,000 professionals, we provide a unified client experience backed by powerful technologies and a distinctive cross‑border culture.
The Team
Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model; at least two days of in‑person attendance at a GT office or client site.
Support for overall well‑being through work‑life integration options.
Inclusive benefits designed to recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with ongoing initiatives.
Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits for all employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. Internship and seasonal positions receive additional benefits such as a 401(k) plan for seasonal employees and paid holidays for interns.
Equal Employment Opportunity Grant Thornton promotes equal employment opportunities for all personnel decisions, free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and comply with all applicable local laws. Applicants for Los Angeles or Massachusetts positions are subject to specific local regulations, and we do not require lie detector tests. For accommodation requests, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
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