Senior Tax Manager

Company Description Lilling & Company LLP is a boutique accounting firm founded in 1984, built on integrity, objectivity, and independence. The firm provides Audit & Assurance, retirement plan audits (401(k), 403(b), Profit Sharing), Peer Review, Tax Planning & Compliance, Accounting Consulting, and Business Consulting services. Lilling & Company LLP emphasizes strong personal relationships to create a seamless client experience and follows a philosophy of mastery, quality, and efficiency. The firm continually challenges existing standards while offering the personalized service and family-business environment that distinguishes it from larger firms. Based in Port Washington, NY, Lilling & Company LLP serves clients across the United States.
Role Description The Senior Tax Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Port Washington, NY, with flexibility for some work from home. This role manages and reviews complex tax engagements for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. The Senior Tax Manager leads tax planning initiatives, identifies tax-saving opportunities, and provides strategic guidance to clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising and mentoring team members, reviewing tax returns and workpapers, resolving technical tax issues, and communicating directly with clients and tax authorities. The role also involves contributing to process improvements, maintaining high-quality standards, and supporting business development efforts as needed.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in tax planning, with the ability to develop and implement strategies to minimize tax liabilities while maintaining compliance.
• Strong proficiency in tax compliance and tax preparation, including reviewing complex returns and ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Solid understanding of tax law and general tax concepts, with the ability to research, interpret, and apply relevant regulations to client situations.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required or equivalent professional credential.
• Several years of progressive public accounting tax experience, including managing and reviewing complex engagements.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and mentoring skills, with the ability to develop team members and manage workloads effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Clear and professional communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax issues to clients in a straightforward manner.
• Comfort with hybrid work arrangements and the ability to collaborate effectively both in-office and remotely.