Tax Senior Manager - Private Company

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RSM’s Private Company team is looking for a dynamic Tax Senior Manager to join our expanding Business Tax practice. At RSM, our Private Company practice is rooted in strong relationships based on a deep understanding of what matters most to our clients.

Our team of first choice advisors is aligned to focus on closely held businesses and their owners. Our Private Company professional may also support ultra-high net worth individuals and small family offices.

We take a holistic approach to advising our clients and in doing so we collaborate with our client’s team of professional advisors to develop tailored comprehensive solutions.

Our community of professionals is focused on your success. Our leadership team and other professionals will support you and your development through :

Exposure to strategic tax planning, business advisory and compliance work

A customized well-defined career path to match your professional goals

Access to specialized trainings and programs, cutting edge technology, annual goal setting, career advisors and coaches with real time feedback for developmental growth

Our team focuses on helping our business owners protect and grow their biggest asset, the business. We collaborate with our clients, industry experts, and specialists throughout RSM to reach these goals.

Our impact reaches business owners through business and tax planning at all stages of the business life cycle to help owners, and their families achieve their long-term goals.

As a Tax Senior Manager, you will be responsible for the following, which are focused on your technical expertise, ability to lead a collaborative team dedicated to excellent client service, and business development :

Responsibilities :

Advise business owner clients on a full spectrum of business and tax opportunities, including succession planning, wealth transfer planning, and tax compliance

Manage and oversee the engagement team focused on Partnership, S corporation or C Corporation as well as Individual and Fiduciary Taxation.

This includes the planning and execution of client tax engagements

Collaborate with RSM specialists regarding Estate and Gift Planning, State and Local Taxation, and International Taxation

Provide leadership, training and career mentorship to Supervisor and Manager level team members, which will include serving as a Career Advisor by providing honest and timely performance feedback

Drive and collaborate with senior leadership on growth opportunities with existing clients and prospects

Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients and other professional advisors through a commitment to outstanding client service

Other duties as assigned

Some travel may be required (varies based on location, line of business and client need)

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-related field

CPA license in one’s principal place of business / home state, licensed J.D. or Enrolled Agent

Minimum of 7 years of experience working in public accounting with an emphasis on taxation. Most recent years should include experience in managing client engagements

Proficient in entity (Partnership, S corporation or C corporation) and Individual taxation

Familiar with Fiduciary, Gift and Estate Taxation

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work in a collaborative team and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications :

LL.M. in taxation and / or Master’s in Taxation

Experience with private client or business taxation with a desire to grow skills in the private client arena

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

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If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role.

The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc.

As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range : $122,300 - $245,900

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.