State and Local Tax Manager – Income/Franchise Tax

Elliott Davis

State and Local Tax Manager processing complex state and local income/franchise tax issues. Collaborating with clients and tax practice colleagues for effective solutions.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeGreenville • North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clients with detailed advice on complex pass-through entity state income/franchise tax planning matters
The primary focus of this position will be in be state income and franchise tax advisory with extensive work with pass-through entities and merger and acquisition activities
Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
Perform or manage technical assignments in the following areas for state income taxes: pass-through entity tax planning, merger and acquisition strategic planning, due diligence reviews, state tax provision reviews, state filing methodology reviews, state modification research and guidance, apportionment reviews, state income tax audits, nexus studies, and state tax planning
Research and resolve complex state and local tax issues
Prepare technical memoranda, matrices, and other client deliverables
Draft internal and external SALT Alerts
Recognize opportunities and market state and local tax services to clients and prospects
Assist with new business development, extended service and tax issue recognition for existing clients.
Remain up to date on current state tax practices and changes in tax law

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA, JD and/or LLM required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
5+ years of current or recent experience in public accounting or corporate tax department
Significant experience working with Pass-Through/Flow-Through Entities
Significant experience working with merger and acquisition planning on the state income tax level
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong tax research skills
Strong project management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
flexible work schedules
16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave (once eligible)
first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
one-on-one professional coaching
Leadership and career development programs
access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

pass-through entity tax planningmerger and acquisition planningdue diligence reviewsstate tax provision reviewsstate filing methodology reviewsapportionment reviewsstate income tax auditsnexus studiestax researchproject management

Soft Skills

client servicecommunication skillswriting skillsproblem-solvingbusiness development

Certifications

CPAJDLLM