St Louis - Tax Senior Consultant - Lead Tax Services

St Louis - Tax Senior Consultant - Lead Tax Services Tax Senior Consultant   There is a tax implication for almost every transaction a company undertakes, from trading to acquisition to offshoring. Even the most sophisticated global companies often struggle with balancing compliance details and long-term tax strategy. The tax specialists of Deloitte Tax LLP ("Deloitte Tax") have the perspective to help companies understand national, state and local and international tax structures and align the tax function with business objectives.   Deloitte Tax's Lead Tax Services (LTS) professionals understand the intricacies of tax regulations and their relationships to business. In many cases, LTS professionals manage the day-to-day client service relationships-and as such, these professionals serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized Deloitte Tax services that can help improve compliance with taxing entities while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Knowledgeable in Federal Tax compliance and planning, LTS professionals work closelywith clients and other members of the Deloitte Tax team to understand each organization's global goals and strategies and how industry and economic trends affect the business.  We are currently looking for Tax Senior Consultants for our LTS practice. Deloitte Tax Senior Consultants have in-depth, first-hand knowledge in a wide range of industries.  They draw on experience in accounting and taxation to provide compliance and consulting services to corporate and individual clients. Senior Consultants identify complex tax issues and provide tax analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates.  Senior Consultants primary responsibilities include overseeing complex tax research projects for clients in diverse industries; research and analysis of a wide range of tax issues related to business transactions and tax implications of financing techniques for a variety of entities and their affiliates. They may also undertake tax compliance assignments for current and former executives of client corporations and partners of client organizations. In addition, they assume tax-planning responsibilities for our federal and individual clients. Senior Consultants supervise assignments by the professional accountants serving as Consultants. The following skills are highly preferred:  - Two or more years experience in providing tax planning services or preparing and reviewing client work papers and income tax returns - Knowledge of managing projects including scheduling, budgeting, client correspondence and billing, excellent technology, research and writing skills - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field - CPA, Enrolled Agent or other appropriate certification (or in the process of pursuing) - Advanced Degree preferred: MST, MAcc, JD or LL.M - Prior Big 4 experience a plus - Some travel may be required About DeloitteDeloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and its member firms. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.