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Managing Director, State and Local Tax

Aprio · Schaumburg, Illinois · Hybrid

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Pay$210k to $368k a year
LevelDirector · Tax
Work modeHybrid
CPA exam supportMentioned in posting
CPA licenseRequired
Experience10 years+
PostedAug 17, 2026
Found by usSep 30, 2026
Last checkedOct 10, 2026

Quick look

Oversee and review multistate corporate and pass-through state income and franchise tax compliance and advise clients on SALT issues.

Licensed CPAWants to grow in public accounting

Worth knowing: Application window closes 9/15/26

What they say about the CPA exam

“Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion”

From the posting

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Join Aprio's Specialty Tax team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Managing Director, State and Local Tax to join their dynamic team. The Director of State Income Tax Compliance is a leadership position within the firm’s SALT practice. This role is responsible for the technical quality, efficiency, and profitability of state income tax compliance engagements; for developing and mentoring compliance staff; and for serving as a senior technical resource and trusted advisor to clients on multistate tax matters. The Director works closely with SALT practice leadership and with our Tax team on client relationships, engagement economics, and practice growth. Responsibilities: Lead and oversee delivery of multistate corporate and pass-through state income/franchise tax compliance engagements, including complex apportionment, unitary and combined filings, and separate-company returns. Perform final technical review of state income tax returns, workpapers, and related deliverables prepared by staff, seniors, and managers. Identify and oversee state income tax planning opportunities for assigned clients, including nexus studies, voluntary disclosure agreements, apportionment methodology and restructuring. Monitor state legislative, regulatory, and case-law developments; translate changes into practical guidance for clients and the team. Manage engagement scoping, budgets, staffing, realization, and billing to meet profitability targets. Collaborate with the firm’s National Tax Office (NTO) to establish and enforce quality control, documentation, and risk management standards across the state income tax compliance practice. Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate compliance staff, seniors, and managers; support career development and performance management.

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