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Specialty/Competency: State & Local Tax (SALT)

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

Those in local taxes at PwC will focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on local tax matters. Your work will involve analysing and interpreting local tax laws and regulations, assisting businesses in complying with local tax requirements and optimising their local tax positions.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Lead in line with our values and brand.

• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.

• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.

• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.

• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.

• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.

• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.

• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Tax Services team you are responsible for leading the creation and implementation of impactful local tax initiatives. As a Director you set the strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and oversee multiple projects while maintaining executive-level client relations. You play a crucial role in driving business growth, shaping client engagements, and mentoring future leaders, fostering environments where people and technology thrive together.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the strategic direction for local tax initiatives

• Lead business development efforts to drive growth

• Oversee and manage multiple projects concurrently

• Maintain and enhance executive-level client relationships

• Mentor and develop the future leaders

• Foster an environment where technology and people thrive together

• Assure standards of quality, integrity, and inclusion

• Promote innovative solutions and thought leadership in local tax

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

• 6 years of experience

• CPA, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity

What Sets You Apart

• Knowledge of multi-state income tax planning and compliance

• Technical skills in FAS 109 and unitary filing

• Developing and sustaining broad client relationships

• Preparing and presenting complex resources

• Leading teams to generate a vision and motivate members

• Generating new business and proposal writing

• Utilizing automation and digitization in professional services

• Working with large, complex data sets

• Master's Degree in Taxation preferred

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $140,900 - $434,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance