At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. As a Tax Senior Director in Armanino’s State & Local Tax practice, you will provide enterprise-level leadership in shaping and growing the firm’s sales and use tax services. You will advise clients on their most complex multistate matters, lead high-impact engagements, expand strategic client relationships, drive market and revenue growth, and develop senior leaders, all within a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and forward thinking. Job Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Client Service Set the strategic direction for complex multistate sales and use tax engagements, ensuring distinctive, high quality client outcomes and consistent execution across teams Serve as a senior trusted advisor to executive-level clients on sales and use tax planning, compliance, audit defense, controversy, voluntary disclosure, and enterprise transformation matters Expand key client relationships and market presence through executive engagement, cross-functional collaboration, thought leadership, and the development of new service opportunities Technical Expertise and Innovation Provide firmwide technical leadership on taxability, nexus, product and service classification, sourcing, exemption management, and sales and use tax process transformation Direct complex multistate research and the development of defensible technical positions that mitigate risk and identify significant refund, planning, and value-creation opportunities Champion scalable tools, methodologies, and technology-driven solutions, including tax engines, automation, data analytics, and systems integrations, to improve client outcomes and delivery efficiency Anticipate changes in state and local sales and use tax legislation, regulations, and administrative guidance, and translate developments into proactive client and practice strategies Team Development and Leadership Build leadership capacity across the SALT practice by developing senior professionals, strengthening succession pipelines, and providing timely coaching, feedback, and sponsorship Provide executive oversight across multiple client portfolios, aligning talent, scope, economics, risk management, and delivery to achieve strategic and financial objectives Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and client-centered service while contributing to broader practice and firm leadership priorities Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business, or related field Advanced technical knowledge of multistate sales and use tax laws, regulations, compliance requirements, controversy, and planning strategies Minimum of 12 years of State and Local Tax experience with deep expertise in sales and use tax Minimum of 7 years in progressive leadership roles involving complex client relationships, multi-team oversight, and development of senior professionals Demonstrated success generating significant leads, expanding strategic accounts, building market presence, and securing new clients and engagements Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, Business, or Juris Doctor; CPA, JD, or CMI designation preferred Public accounting or consulting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or national firm, including leadership of a significant client portfolio or market segment Experience leading technology-enabled tax transformation using Power BI, Alteryx, Vertex, Avalara, ONESOURCE Indirect Tax, or comparable platforms “Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Illinois residents, the compensation range for this position: $241,400-$328,300. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules. Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: Medical, dental, vision Generous PTO plan and paid sick time Flexible work arrangements 401K with Profit Sharing Wellness program Generous parental leave 11 paid holidays For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view our Consumer Notice at Collection for job applicants, please visit: https://www.armanino.com/terms/ccpa-employee-notice/ We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. Armanino is one of the top 25 largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. We are a nationwide leader serving privately held companies and private individuals, as well as nonprofit organizations and public entities. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

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