Tax Manager

Major Responsibilities & Duties:Our ideal candidate is expected to have extensive knowledge in corporate tax return preparation, tax planning and tax research. The Tax Manager’s responsibilities will focus primarily on corporate clients and will include but are not limited to: Manage all tax engagements to ensure meeting of all compliance and other deadlinesPrepare and/or review individual, corporate and partnership tax returns of varying complexitiesPrepare and/or review current and deferred tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740Prepare and/or review quarterly and year-end estimates to assist clients with tax planning Responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships.Responsible for engagement planning, organization, and delegation to maximize efficiency, achieve quality goals, maintain productivity, and maximize realization.Responsible for engagement economics including billing, collecting, and maintaining profitability of the team.Educate and train staff and assist in the growth and development of the Firm’s professional team members.Other duties as assigned.Requirements & Qualifications:The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:At least 5 years of experience at a public accounting firm with a heavy focus on corporate and partnership federal and state / local income taxation, including current or recent hands-on tax compliance work experience with a Regional or National accounting firm.In-depth knowledge in and extensive experience with tax provision preferredExcellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude. Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.Dedicated to superior client service.The successful candidate will possess the following preferred qualifications:Prior “Big 4”, National or Regional accounting firm experience preferred.Experience with ProSystem fx Tax and Engagement, CCH, RIA, BNA and other tax preparation / research software.Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, problem solving and analytical skills.Ability to participate successfully in a sales-based culture with a commitment to expand the tax practice.Education and Licenses:Bachelor’s in accounting or related field.Advanced degree in accounting, tax or law is highly desirable.Active CPA license is required.