WNTO SALT Technical Guidance Manager bei Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton · Washington, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Washington
As a WNTO State & Local Tax (SALT) Technical Guidance Manager, you’ll support the tracking and review of SALT technical developments, including new legislation, regulations, and court decisions, and help translate these updates into actionable insights that engagement teams can use to address client issues, identify planning opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions aligned with evolving SALT requirements. You’ll collaborate with senior team members and contribute to internal and external communications on SALT matters. You’ll also provide technical support to client-facing teams, helping them navigate complex SALT issues and apply guidance on significant client engagements.
From day one, you’ll be supported by great technology—including Microsoft Copilot—and a collaborative team to help you grow your technical knowledge, contribute to impactful projects, and deliver excellent client service.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Assisting in the drafting of Firm-branded thought leadership materials such as SALT alerts and articles
- Supporting the preparation of presentations and materials for Firm-wide and external forums on SALT topics
- Helping identify service opportunities based on recent SALT developments
- Collaborating with other specialty groups to understand intersections with corporate, transfer pricing, and partnership tax issues
- Maintaining and updating SALT tools used across the Firm to support client service delivery
- Providing technical support to engagement teams by researching, interpreting, and applying SALT guidance to client-specific scenarios
- Responding to technical questions from practice teams and assisting with client deliverables that require SALT expertise
- Leveraging AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to streamline research, drafting, and analysis tasks
- Working closely with the Marketing team to produce external content and enhance the Firm’s SALT branding and visibility
- Performing research and analysis on SALT topics under the guidance of senior team members and staying updated on industry trends and legislative changes
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- CPA or JD required; LLM in Taxation preferred
- Four to six years of SALT consulting experience at a major public accounting or law firm, with a preference for candidates with some experience at a National Tax Office and/or IRS National office
- Demonstrated success in tax technical work
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet preparation and interpretation
- Ability to work with national tax office team, and SALT experts within practice offices, in a highly interactive team environment
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The base salary range for this position in the firms District of Columbia office only is between $146,900 to $220,300
The base salary range for this position in the firms New York-Manhattan office only is between $146,900 to $220,300
The base salary range for this position in the firms Chicago IL office only is between $136,000 to $204,000.
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The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
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If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
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For Los Angeles Applicants only: We 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.
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At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
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In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
