Tax Principal, Commercial Services

Tax Principal

Are you looking to join an entrepreneurial firm which is one of the fastest growing in the US - one where you will be the "go to" tax expert? Are you inspired to help lead a practice, lead people and make a difference for your clients? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly LLP (BT) as a Tax Principal in our Commercial Services practice focused on growing the DC market! Be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. You will work side-by-side with firm leadership and our associates to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm's success. You will be a valued mentor and coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your expertise to help develop their technical and professional skills. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to provide you with an amazing ownership experience working with some of the most entrepreneurial partners in our field.

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are an expert in tax and know the DC market and want to make an impact to help grow this area.
• You want to work for a leading firm which is growing, growth means more opportunity.
• You are passionate about contributing to your team's professional growth and your continued development, creating endless opportunities now, for tomorrow.

What you will do:

• Be a trusted leader of Baker Tilly's tax services providing federal tax compliance and consulting services to commercial clients positively impacting your clients through:
• Being a valued tax business advisor, leading client relationships on day to day tax matters with various clients ranging from middle market to multinational.
• Consulting on technical matters and special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC740.
• Researching various tax matters, responding to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, and making recommendations to the client for consideration.
• Coordinating with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areas.
• Overseeing tax-planning responsibilities for federal and individual clients, review complex tax research on a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions for a variety of entities and their affiliates.
• Providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client's operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue. Actively participate in request for proposals to pursue additional clients/services for the firm.
• Participates with other service line leadership in developing tax service market positioning and branding, strategy, and messaging.
• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs.
• Support the growth and development of team members, helping associates meet their professional goals along with proactively supporting the recruitment efforts of future team members.
• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, excellent team skills, and high ethical standards.
• Represents the firm at key community events, firm functions, and other meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Masters or advanced degree desirable.
• CPA or JD required.
• Fifteen (15) years' experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a major professional services firm, relevant industry experience is considered.
• Five (5)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates.
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours due to client deadlines, including weekends during tax season and travel to clients as needed.