Tax Director - Compensation and Benefits Group

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.

Marcum LLP is seeking a Tax Director with a focus in Compensation & Benefits to join our growing and well-established national firm.

Due to succession planning, this role has the opportunity to take over as national practice leader within 12-18 months.

The Tax Director is responsible for using their consulting and compliance experience and education in the fields of tax qualified retirement programs, executive compensation and welfare plans to assist our clients in providing their employees with employee benefit programs that satisfy their needs while providing the client with tax compliant and cost effective solutions.

The Director develops and maintains expertise on specialized areas within this field, including but not limited to Internal Revenue Code Sections 409A and 280G, executive compensation practices in both publicly and privately held companies, ERISA and the design and administration of tax qualified retirement programs.

We are committed to practicing work / life balance and offer extremely competitive salary and benefit packages, as well as a hybrid work environment.

Essential Duties

Assist in the management and operation of a third-party administration practice for defined contribution plans including plan design, non-discrimination testing and tax compliance.

Effectively plan multiple engagements simultaneously, managing operations and revenue, and delegating to and supervising associates.

Considered a technical resource and demonstrates sound knowledge of topics through a broad range of experiences.

• Work with clients in the creation and administration of non-qualified deferred compensation programs including equity-based programs (actual and synthetic), short and long-term cash-based incentive programs.
• Consult with clients regarding their needs with Affordable Care Act issues, including annual compliance and dealing with IRS notices regarding non-compliance.
• Conduct compensation studies for clients who seek to understand what market levels of pay are for selected positions.
• Participate in the preparation of golden parachute excise tax’ projections for clients who are acquiring / being acquired.
• Research highly complex tax matters, demonstrating thorough knowledge of the problems, issues and best solutions in the circumstances
• Set achievable new business as well as cross-selling revenue goals for current and subsequent years. Utilizes the Business Development Platform to track opportunities and wins
• Initiates risk management strategies and tactics. Identify and communicates areas of exposure to risk, and participates in discussions to mitigate the risk.

Ensure quality control procedures are being executed

Manage people and functions through the following skills, but not limited to; coaching, decision making, problem solving, strategy & planning, delegation, leadership and team building

Additional Responsibilities

• Proactively participate in professional development opportunities, i.e. Mentoring Program, Coaching, Continuing Professional Education Courses, etc.
• Keep current on professional pronouncements (i.e. tax law changes, FASB / ASC, pronouncements, etc.)
• Contributes to articles or other media to be included in the Firm’s newsletters and / or industry publications by assisting with research and writing projects, or other media.
• Displays willingness to participate in Firm marketing and recruiting activities. Help identify and recruit quality candidates.
• Minimal travel to client sites may be required
• Additional responsibilities, not listed above may be expected as needed

Qualifications

• BA / BS / MS in Accounting or Tax from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a CPA certification or a J.D.
• Working knowledge of tax laws
• 7-10 years of relevant experience preferred, either in a public accounting firm, a law firm or a consulting firm
• Strong technology skills with proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Working knowledge and experience with CCH Axcess, BNA Online, and Go File Room are a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to listen effectively
• Excellent judgment and the ability to work independently
• Very good training skills and the ability to supervise large engagements.
• Effective time management, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments; able to multi-task
• Work well under pressure and with a team; able to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Strong technical skills pertaining to tax compliance, agency correspondence and tax research
• Ability to manage client relationships

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