Senior Tax Manager

Lilling & Company LLP is a boutique accounting firm that focuses on providing tax compliance, advisory, and advocacy services for a diverse client base that includes corporations and partnerships, including investment entities, broker-dealers, and not-for-profits, as well as high net worth individuals and families, and other operating entities.

Accounting Today named Lilling & Company LLP as one of the top 100 firms in the country to work! We have a very close group of people and have significant growth opportunities.

As Senior Tax Manager, you will be involved both in new business opportunities as well as servicing existing longstanding clients. You will also be involved in thought leadership opportunities, technology initiatives, as well as developing and mentoring staff. There is no expectation to develop your own client leads.

ResponsibilitiesBe on a partner track.Assist in managing the tax department.Take lead on complex tax projects including investment partnerships, other business returns, and high net worth individuals.Perform high level compliance review and tax return signoff.Handle client consultations on planning opportunities and changes in tax law.Work on proposals and assist in developing new business.Meet prospective clients and develop relationships with new and existing clients.Expand services to existing clients.Supervise engagements and special projects undertaken by the firm.Oversee all aspects of the client engagement.Supervise, train and evaluate staff.Coach, mentor and assist staff so they can develop and assist in the growth of the tax function.Maintain knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client.Schedule tax engagements and monitor timeline for all tax deliverables.

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent field, preferably Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.CPA is preferred. 5+ years of tax experience at a public accounting firm. 3+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates. General experience working with corporation, partnership, and high net worth individual returns.Industry experience including hedge funds, private equity funds and not-for-profits.Several years of client-facing experience.Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.Excellent oral and written communication skills with a client focus.Highly detail-orientated, organized and proactive.

Lilling is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the greater work we can create together.