State & Local Tax Director (Remote)

Our client, a worldwide corporation, is seeking to bring in a SALT expert to handle a mixture of Tax Compliance, Research/Planning, Tax Audits and Special Projects. There is heavy interaction with various third parties, so communication skills are extremely important. A mixture between State Income/Franchise work and Indirect Tax (Sales, Use and Property). A rare opportunity-one of the best SALT jobs I've worked on in years!! Below are some detials: Resumes to: [email protected] Call Matt Ruben at 914-944-3111 for further details. · Coordinate and manage all state and local income and franchise tax audits for Corporation U.S. and its Foreign susidiaries and Divisions. Meet with auditors and supervisors, prepare protests, and represent company at administrative tax hearings, when necessary. · Review over 1500 state and local income and franchise tax returns for accuracy and for potential planning ideas. Look at how Wayfair affects the company. · Research, analyze and make recommendations regarding various state income tax issues, including whether “nexus” exists, the classification of business vs. non-business income, the filing of unitary vs. separate returns, the use of standard vs. alternative apportionment formulas, how to obtain maximum use of net operating losses, and the ability to take advantage of various state tax credits and incentives. · Analyze the state tax consequences of all corporate acquisitions, and dispositions, ensuring that state taxes are minimized (All state taxes, including sales, realty transfer, and corporate income, franchise and withholding taxes are considered). · Develop and assist with the implementation of various corporate restructurings in order to reduce Siemens’ total filing requirements and its state tax liability. Recommendations may include merging various entities, or converting certain entities into limited liability companies. · Provide consulting to all operating companies throughout the United States on all state and local decentralized tax functions, including sales and use, property, transfer, and payroll taxes. Respond to technical questions from operating companies, ensure that operating companies are taking advantage of all potential exemptions, develop tax minimization strategies, meet and consult with state tax auditors, and assist with protests and hearings, when necessary. · Draft internal quarterly state tax newsletter, conduct local training sessions on specific tax issues and legislative changes, and conduct an annual state tax conference for all operating companies (over 100 attendees) on various state tax “hot topics”.