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SALT | Corporate Income & Franchise | Direct Tax, Senior Manager

Irvine, California, United States · Hybrid

$175k–$205k/yr

Senior

KBF Advisory is built differently. By pairing an entrepreneurial mindset with deep technical experience, KBF is a trusted partner and recognized leader in tax, audit, and advisory services, providing a comprehensive rang…

Skills: Multistate Income Tax, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, ASC 740, Due Diligence

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SALT | Corporate Income & Franchise | Direct Tax, Senior Manager

KBF Advisory

Irvine, California, United States • Hybrid

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  • $175k–$205k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • Medical, Dental, 401(k), Pension, Equity Programs
  • Posted 9d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the multistate income tax consulting team in providing planning, compliance, and advisory services for corporate state and local tax matters. Manage client relationships, oversee engagement workflows, and support tax provisions under ASC 740.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and a CPA or EA license with at least 6 years of experience in multistate income tax research and review. Candidates must possess strong communication, management, and technical tax research skills.

Full job description

KBF Advisory is built differently. By pairing an entrepreneurial mindset with deep technical experience, KBF is a trusted partner and recognized leader in tax, audit, and advisory services, providing a comprehensive range of solutions designed to support our clients’ growth and expansion.

Since day one, our growth has been rapid, requiring exceptional professionals that bring both technical skills and strategic vision to the table. Our culture combines the energy and flexibility of a start-up with the opportunity to develop and advance a career based on your strengths and interests.

KBF is currently seeking a Senior Manager to join our Direct Tax team. 

The KBF Direct Tax team delivers a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services tailored to meet our clients' needs. Services include multistate expansion analysis, income/sales tax nexus analysis and planning, income/sales tax compliance, refund reviews, and representation in examinations. As a leader in this space, the group's collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment offers employees the opportunity to work with both high caliber team members and top-tier clients while maintaining a small firm atmosphere.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the multistate income tax consulting team to assist both internal teams and external clients with their corporate state/local tax matters, including conformity, apportionment, nexus, unity, application of NOLs and credits, and fed-state tax differences
  • Provide state and local income/franchise tax support on transactions, including buy-side and sell-side due diligence and post-acquisition integration
  • Assist with controversies, refund claims, multistate planning, organizational structure optimization, and other general consulting
  • Quantify historical state tax exposure and assist clients with remediation, including voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) and amended returns
  • Drafting memorandums, refund claims, protests, appeals, IDR responses to state auditors, etc.
  • Support state and local income tax provisions under ASC 740, including uncertain tax positions, deferred items, and related financial statement disclosures
  • Review state income and franchise tax returns for compliance or refund reviews
  • Review state estimated payments to identify cash preservation opportunities and exposure
  • Provide consulting for state/local franchise taxes (i.e., gross receipts and capital-based taxes)
  • Advise pass-through entities and their owners on state pass-through entity tax (PTET) elections and the related apportionment and owner-level filing implications
  • Provide state and local income/franchise tax support on transactions, including buy-side and sell-side due diligence and post-acquisition integration
  • Monitor risk and financial performance of engagements including billing, collections, and project budgets
  • Develop and manage strong client relationships by understanding their business operations and tailoring our services to their specific needs
  • Identify credits and incentives opportunities, including statutory and negotiated incentives
  • Lead engagement workflow and manage project delivery to ensure technical accuracy and high-quality work is completed on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations and statutory requirements
  • Leverage tax technology and data analytics tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of state tax compliance and reporting
  • Mentor and develop other KBF professionals within a collaborative team environment.
  • Research and stay current on changes in the profession and state tax laws.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • 6 years or more of recent experience performing tax research, reviewing state income tax returns and providing technical guidance on multi-state income tax issues
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
  • Licensed CPA or EA in their home office state
  • Motivated, quick learner with strong compliance, communication, management, and tax research skills, as well as demonstrated professionalism
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in office is preferred


Remote or Hybrid from any of the following office locations: Irvine, CA | San Diego, CA | Lake Oswego, OR | Las Vegas, NV |Seattle, WA

The salary range for this position reflects various factors that influence compensation decisions, such as skills, experience, training, certifications, licensure, geographic location, and other organizational requirements. At KBF, it is uncommon for a candidate to be hired at the high end of the salary range, as compensation is based on the unique qualifications and circumstances of each individual. The estimated current salary range for this role is $175,000 to $205,000.

Why KBF?

Benefits are a vital component of overall compensation. At KBF, we also offer a unique opportunity to work directly with founders and leadership teams, gaining exposure across the full startup lifecycle—from formation through exit—within a highly entrepreneurial and collaborative culture. We are proud to provide a comprehensive range of quality benefits, including medical, dental, 401(k), pension, and equity programs, along with a clear path for professional growth and advancement. Our benefits are designed to support your health, protect your family, and enhance your overall quality of life.

Related keywords

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About KBF Advisory

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Accounting
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
LinkedIn followers
6,903

KBF is a rapidly growing professional services firm that offers a comprehensive range of tax, assurance and
 advisory services. KBF is a recognized leader in Accounting for Income Tax (ASC 740) and GAAP advisory services. KBF serves hundreds of public, private equity-owned and venture-backed companies, as well as, select dynamic privately-held businesses. Our core values include: - Provide clients with exceptional services that exceed expectations - Be the recognized leader in each of our markets and service offerings - Adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethical values - Attract, develop, and retain the highest caliber professionals - Create and maintain an environment where our people thrive

Offices: 400 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92618, US · 111 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1850, Portland, OR 97204, US · 12750 High Bluff Drive, Suite 160, San Diego, CA 92130, US · 601 Union St, Suite 1710, Seattle, Washington 98101, US · 3800 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 940, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169, US

Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740)Income Tax OperationsIncome Tax PlanningIncome Tax ComplianceState and Local TaxInternational TaxationGlobal MobilityClosely Held – PartnershipLLCS Corps
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About KBF Advisory

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Accounting
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
LinkedIn followers
6,903

KBF is a rapidly growing professional services firm that offers a comprehensive range of tax, assurance and
 advisory services. KBF is a recognized leader in Accounting for Income Tax (ASC 740) and GAAP advisory services. KBF serves hundreds of public, private equity-owned and venture-backed companies, as well as, select dynamic privately-held businesses. Our core values include: - Provide clients with exceptional services that exceed expectations - Be the recognized leader in each of our markets and service offerings - Adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethical values - Attract, develop, and retain the highest caliber professionals - Create and maintain an environment where our people thrive

Offices: 400 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92618, US · 111 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1850, Portland, OR 97204, US · 12750 High Bluff Drive, Suite 160, San Diego, CA 92130, US · 601 Union St, Suite 1710, Seattle, Washington 98101, US · 3800 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 940, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169, US

Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC 740)Income Tax OperationsIncome Tax PlanningIncome Tax ComplianceState and Local TaxInternational TaxationGlobal MobilityClosely Held – PartnershipLLCS Corps
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