Manager, Tax

Weil seeks the best and brightest talent to join our Administrative Staff team. Our employees are the future of Weil so we invest in their training and development.

Our environment embraces and encourages positive-minded professionals who seek to be challenged and acquire knowledge and skills in an atmosphere built on teamwork.

Highly skilled and knowledgeable Administrative Staff assist our attorneys in successfully meeting and exceeding client needs and are vital to the overall success of the Firm.

Job Description

The Tax Manager, under the direction of the Tax Director will provide daily guidance and support to the tax department. Assist with the research, preparation and review of various firm tax returns.

Primary Responsibilities and / or Essential Functions :

• Review federal and state partnership income tax returns
• Review all necessary U.S. returns for foreign entities (e.g., 8858 and 5471)
• Review quarterly estimated tax payments and other tax returns
• Maintain / adjust the tax calendar as needed and be attentive of approaching deadlines
• Fulfilling local tax advisor information requests and managing expectations as appropriate
• Maintain / reconcile the various tax accounts on the general ledger and oversee adjustments to W-2 reporting (imputed income) where needed
• Assist the Tax Director with tax research and other special projects
• Manage all state and local tax audits
• Provide direction and support to tax staff as appropriate
• Any additional responsibilities as required by management

Knowledge, Skills & Ability :

• 6+ years tax experience; preferably in both Big 4 / National firm and private company tax departments
• Partnership tax compliance experience mandatory; law firm industry experience a plus
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel is mandatory
• Self-starter; ability to remain self-directed and self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent PC skills
• Tax Equalization experience and of knowledge of 3E is a plus

Education / Certifications :

• BA / BS in accounting or equivalent education
• CPA and / or Masters in Tax preferred

Estimated salary range is $150,000 - $160,000. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees.

Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan.

Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays. All decisions affecting employment at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.