State and Local Tax Senior Manager - Public

Robert Half • Grand Rapids, MI • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced State and Local Tax Senior Manager to join a public accounting team serving clients in Grand Rapids Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit, or Troy, Michigan. This role focuses on guiding organizations through complex state and local tax matters, helping them improve tax efficiency, address risk, and respond confidently to changing regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax expertise, a client-focused mindset, and a passion for developing team members while contributing to firm growth.

Responsibilities:

Lead client engagements involving state and local tax planning, compliance, audit support, and risk reduction strategies.

Evaluate business activities, tax positions, and exemption opportunities to identify practical savings and compliance improvements.

Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities as needed.

Research complex state and local tax issues and translate findings into clear recommendations for clients and internal teams.

Represent clients in discussions with taxing authorities, including efforts to reduce assessments and pursue penalty relief when appropriate.

Support transaction-related projects such as due diligence reviews and tax analysis for acquisitions or other business events.

Strengthen client relationships through responsive service while identifying opportunities to expand advisory support across the firm.

Mentor, coach, and develop associates by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career growth support.

Partner with colleagues across service lines to encourage collaboration and deliver well-rounded solutions to client needs.

Contribute to business development efforts by participating in networking, proposal support, and other activities that attract new clients.

Requirements - At least 7 years of progressive tax experience, with substantial exposure to state and local tax matters in public accounting or industry.

Active CPA designation required.

Advanced knowledge of state and local income tax rules affecting individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other entity structures.

Working knowledge of sales and use tax concepts, including compliance considerations and exemption-related issues.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical matters clearly.

Proven experience leading, coaching, and training entry-level accounting or tax professionals.

Demonstrated ability to solve complex client issues through thoughtful analysis, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.

High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to ongoing learning and continuous improvement.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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