Tax Principal – Life Sciences Industry

Job title: Tax Principal – Life Sciences Industry

About the Role Join an entrepreneurial firm and lead the Life Sciences tax practice in New England as Tax Principal. This growth-driven role is ideal for a market-facing leader who will build client relationships, expand the Life Sciences footprint, and drive new business opportunities, delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle-market and multinational clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead Baker Tilly’s tax services as a trusted business advisor, managing federal tax compliance and consulting for commercial clients and positively impacting clients on day-to-day tax matters.
• Consult on technical matters and special projects in corporate and flow-through taxation, accounting methods, and ASC 740.
• Research tax matters, respond to IRS inquiries, and make recommendations to clients.
• Coordinate with specialty tax practices on state/local, international, R&D credits and incentives.
• Oversee tax planning for federal and individual clients; review complex tax research related to business transactions.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on client operations, processes, and objectives.
• Manage engagement staffing, invoicing/billing, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build relationships internally and externally to acquire new clients, projects, and revenue.
• Actively participate in requests for proposals to pursue additional clients/services and contribute to market positioning, branding, strategy, and messaging.
• Invest in professional development and participate in firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Support the growth and development of the life sciences tax practice.

What We're Looking For

• Expert in Life Sciences tax with knowledge of the New England market and a passion to grow the practice.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and drive professional development.
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills, with a track record of winning work and expanding client bases.
• Proficiency in federal and state and local tax, international tax, and a broad range of tax advisory and compliance matters (including ASC 740).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Industry Healthcare