Manager - Tax

Role & Responsibilities:

• Reviews tax returns.
• Prepares high level tax returns.
• Signs completed tax returns.
• Interviews clients to obtain information for tax returns or other projects.
• Reviews tax accruals and attends meeting with auditors regarding tax issues.
• Manages client relationships by monitoring client needs and building value into professional service.
• Evaluates the costs, benefits and risks of alternative solutions to client problems or needs.
• Performs tax research and other special projects as they occur.
• Provides feedback in order to develop the tax practice.
• Capitalizes on personal and professional experiences in order to develop business and practice lines.
• Supervises and delegates duties to Associate and Senior Associate level staff.
• Provides mentoring and technical training for employees in the tax department.
• May assist with client billings to ensure they reflect work performed.
• Participates in the area of business development.
• Participates in community organizations and industry functions.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting required.
• CA/CPA/EA - Qualified is Mandatory.
• 7+ years of experience in tax accounting required.
• Valid Certified Public Accountant license or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Skills in networking and developing business.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and related programs.