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.

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Job Description:

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for AEC clients on tax matters, providing strategic guidance and solutions.
• Lead client engagements, ensuring exceptional service delivery and fostering long-term relationships.
• Advise clients on tax planning opportunities, industry-specific incentives, and credits to minimize liabilities and maximize benefits.
• Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for AEC clients.
• Ensure compliance with complex, industry-specific tax regulations, including construction-related tax issues.
• Manage tax audits and represent clients before tax authorities, ensuring accurate documentation and successful resolution.
• Develop and implement advanced tax strategies aligned with client goals and industry trends.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on the AEC industry, proactively advising clients on necessary adjustments.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in tax compliance and reporting.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to contribute to business development initiatives and expand the AEC tax practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, with a strong focus on the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Proven track record of managing complex tax engagements and delivering strategic client solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team management and staff development.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office applications.

The pay ranges for this position are listed below. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

In New York, NY: pay rate range is $112,500 to $168,000

In Uniondale, NY: pay rate range is $108,000to $161,200

In Iselin, NJ: pay rate range is $103,500 to $154,500