Tax Principal, Commercial Services

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world\u2019s leading financial centers. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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Job Description

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\u2019s 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\u2019s professional growth and your continued development, creating endless opportunities now, for tomorrow

What You Will Do

Be a trusted leader of Baker Tilly\u2019s tax services providing federal tax compliance and consulting services to commercial clients positively impacting your clients through :

Be a valued tax business advisor, leading client relationships on day to day tax matters with various clients ranging from middle market to multinational

Consult on technical matters and special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC740

Research various tax matters, respond to IRS and other tax authority inquiries, and make recommendations to the client for consideration

Coordinate 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

Oversee 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

Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client\u2019s 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 requests 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\u2019s Degree required, Masters or advanced degree desirable

CPA or JD required

Fifteen (15) years\u2019 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

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

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