Tax Manager

Our client, a premier Accounting and HR services firm, is hiring a Tax Manager. We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to lead and manage multiple operations of the tax practice area and to deliver quality tax services. Reporting to the President, you will serve as business adviser to our clients working on maximizing engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes. This position is 100% Remote.

Successful Team Members will have:Prior business experience and ability to apply that experience to a wide range of client situationsBusiness acumenExceptional client relationship skillsAbility to motivate and manage staff, both remote and onsite staffAbility to develop staff to take on more complex assignments over timeAttention to detailAbility to meet tight deadlinesAbility to manage unexpected and sometimes urgent firm or client matters as they ariseExpertise using a range of technology solutions (software, etc.)Project / Time management skillsCommitment to client satisfaction and exceptional client relationship skills

Key Responsibilities:Accurately review and file federal and state tax returns in a timely mannerProactively work with clients to develop tax planning strategiesWork with leadership and tax team members to improve and develop processes for tax department and growthCoordinate with onboarding and accounting teams to smoothly integrate tax planning across all phasesComplete responses and schedules in preparation for income tax auditsMonitor developments in tax legislation and prepare action plans as necessaryEducate management and staff on relevant tax issues and changes in legislationEncourage and develop relationships across tax and accounting functions to best serve our clientsSupervise members of the tax team to ensure that tax returns are completed correctlyProactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior customer serviceCoach and manage a small team

Key Performance Indicators:Meets assignment objectives (deadlines, budgets, outcomes)Client and Team satisfactionParticipation in firm wide initiatives - these may include recruitment, business development, team satisfaction, and retention initiatives

Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA Licensure4-6 years’ experience in private/public accounting working with clients in the $1-$10 million in revenues per year range1-2 years’ experience as direct manager of staffStrong technology skills using Microsoft Office 2016 or later (Word, Excel and Outlook at a minimum, more applications preferred); QuickBooks or other accounting software experience requiredStrong interpersonal and relationship building skillsTeam player with a positive 'can do' approachA general and growing knowledge of firm services and technology tools