Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. 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. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Responsibilities Tax Senior Manager, Executive Compensation/Employee Benefits - Washington National Tax This is an internal position in Washington National Tax to provide thought leadership to the Baker Tilly tax practice and clients. This position is ideal for tax specialists who want to expand their technical skills and build a career in a specific field of tax. We are seeking a strong individual with deep knowledge and demonstrated experience in the taxation of compensation and benefits. Located near a Baker Tilly office required. You will enjoy this role if: * You like deciphering federal tax regulations and other guidance and can explain it to others * You enjoy working with a team of like-minded individuals * You prefer internal clients instead of external clients * You like having a predominately steady schedule without the large peaks of busy season * You are a strong writer and communicator * You enjoy writing and research What you will do: * Provide tax technical support and insight to team members in the tax, audit, consulting and internal HR practices on employee benefits and executive compensation issues affecting projects for the team's clients; this may include ERISA, qualified retirement plans, fringe benefits, golden parachutes, deferred compensation, and equity compensation * Brief team members on the relevant issues, attend client meetings with the team member, and review the issues with the client or its legal counsel or advisors directly. It is anticipated that the delivery of these services will involve the preparation of emails and planning memos, as well as conference calls and meetings * Apply relevant tax authority to real-word situations * Responsible for keeping abreast of current developments and preparing tax alerts for the Firm designed to advise team members on current developments coming out of Washington and the courts as they relate to their practice) * Draft internal and external tax communications regarding new developments in compensation and benefit matters * Responsible for both formal (internal and external participation in seminars and conferences) and informal employee benefit/executive compensation training in the context of the tax, audit and consulting practices, preparation of articles for publication in professional journals or treatises and participation in government hearings and conferences on behalf of the accounting profession * Work with other specialty groups on issues that overlap with other technical matters such as corporate taxation and partnerships * Participate in tax research projects * Develop recommendations and share with leadership to discuss and strategize * Draft internal and external communications based on IRS regulations and related guidance, and federal legislation regarding executive compensation and employee benefits * Assist the National Controversy Group with technical employee benefits/executive compensation support in connection with clients undergoing tax examinations by the Internal Revenue Service * Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs Qualifications Successful candidates will have: * * Bachelor's degree in accounting or law, or a similar degree in business * CPA ,JD ,or EA required * Extensive knowledge and experience relating to the taxation of compensation and benefits, including IRC 409A, 83, 162(m), and 280G in both privately and publicly held companies * Minimum 10-15 years of experience in executive compensation, with emphasis on or transaction related compensation issues, and in employee benefits * Five + years of supervisory experience * Ten + years of experience with a large accounting firm, law firm or relevant tax policy-making entity. * Demonstrated strong research, analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills * Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to 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 * Ability to modify their schedule on a daily/weekly basis as tax developments occur Additional Information For California, Colorado, New York and Washington: The compensation range for this role is $134,530 to $291,490. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. #LI-hybrid
