Tax Manager - Tax Senior Manager

Manager - Tax

Description

Looking for dynamic and collaborative Tax Managers to join our team. We recognize the manager position is a pivotal role to our client engagement teams while also being the daily point of contact for our clients.

We strive to keep an innovative and creative environment, allowing our employees to flourish and advance in their careers.

Under broad supervision performs advanced accounting functions related to tax specifications and manages a team of lower level associates for the purposes of client service.

Employees in this job class plan and budget for engagements, delegate work and complete report products. This job class requires knowledge of advanced accounting and / or tax principals of which would be derived from several years of experience as a Manager and the ability to manage a variety of business and operational functions, maintain positive client relations and produce high-quality results for the firm.

TYPICAL DUTIES :

Exhibit technical proficiency and the management ability to plan, budget for, and manage complete tax and / or client engagements, including preparation of reporting products, in accordance with policies, procedures and practices.

Demonstrate a command of project management skills exhibiting the ability to complete and deliver products and services in a timely and efficient manner.

Manage lower level associates, providing timely verbal and written feedback including conducting annual performance evaluations.

Exhibit expertise in assigned areas / departments of the firm.

Demonstrate ability to resolve technical and client service issues and / or problems independently.

Recognize and capitalize on opportunities to provide additional services to clients.

Monitor and manage hourly yields realized on engagement or client billings, pursuing cost savings and raising ideas from others and self.

Prepare billing worksheets as per firm schedule and procedures and communicate with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.

Communicate effectively (verbal, written, presentation skills) with all levels of associates, HQ personnel, management, partners and clients.

May act as advisor to lower level associates.

Actively participates in professional associations / affiliations.

Assist in firm management / administration functions as assigned by the partners.

Personnel responsibilities such as hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, assignment and performance feedback

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum of 6 years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting and / or tax accounting required with a minimum of 1, but typically 2 +, years of experience as a Manager.

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting OR Bachelor’s Degree plus requisite accounting coursework.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License from appropriate state.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to direct reports, management at higher levels and clients.

Master of Science in Tax preferred.

CERTIFICATES or LICENSES REQUIRED :

CPA License (active and in good standing) from appropriate state.

Active state driver’s license and proof of adequate automobile insurance.