Senior Tax Manager

Job Description Summary

As a Tax Senior Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and reviewing financial information for clients, such as business and individual tax returns, with the benefit of gaining exposure to a diverse client base operating in a variety of industries. The Tax Senior Manager oversees client relationships and acts as a liaison between internal staff and internal leaders to ensure high-quality work is conducted and delivered to our clients.

Job Description

Tax Strategy and Engagement Oversight

• Develop and implement comprehensive tax planning strategies for clients, ensuring alignment with their financial objectives and minimizing tax liabilities
• Analyze complex tax scenarios, including mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, to provide optimal solutions
• Manage a portfolio of tax engagements, supervise tax staff, and review their work to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to firm standards
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and timelines, make adjustments as needed to meet client expectations

Research and Analysis

• Stay abreast of evolving tax laws, regulations, and industry developments, applying this knowledge to client engagements and internal training initiatives
• Lead tax research efforts to address client inquiries, resolve complex tax issues, and guide decision-making

Client Communication

• Effectively communicate complex tax concepts and strategies to clients, tailoring explanations to their understanding and addressing their questions or concerns
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients on tax-related matters, providing insights into their financial situations and potential tax implications
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor for their tax-related matters

Compliance and Documentation

• Review and oversee the preparation of tax returns to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and adherence to internal quality control standards
• Monitor and manage tax filing deadlines, extensions, and other compliance requirements to avoid penalties and ensure timely submissions
• Stay current with federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and changes, ensuring the firm and its clients are compliant with the latest tax requirements

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with other tax professionals within the firm to share insights, knowledge, and best practices
• Supervise and mentor tax staff, providing guidance, training, and feedback to foster their professional growth and ensure the quality of their work
• Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and effective communication among team members
• Participate in internal training sessions to enhance your technical skills and stay updated on industry trends

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Identify opportunities to enhance tax workflows, processes, and methodologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of the firm's tax services
• Ensure compliance with internal quality control procedures, including reviewing and approving tax filings, documentation, and client deliverables

Strategic Business Development

• Collaborate with partners and senior management to identify business development opportunities, cultivate client leads, and contribute to the firm's growth strategy
• Participate in proposal development and presentations to prospective clients

Supervisory responsibilities

• Will supervise subordinate team members

Work environment

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time

Travel required

• Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 8 years of relevant experience
• CPA or Enrolled Agent license
• Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting
• Specific positions may require additional industry or specialization certifications
• Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement
• Software: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint for Tax Research

Preferred education and experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree for specialty positions

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.