Senior Tax Manager at RKE LLP

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Exempt

ABOUT RKE

Established in 2006, RKE is a full-service public accounting firm dedicated to advising and assisting our clients with their accounting, tax, financial, and strategic planning needs. At RKE, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative community that prioritizes your growth, development, and well-being. By joining our team, you gain more than just a job—you gain a platform designed for you to thrive. We are deeply committed to helping you reach your full potential, providing continuous opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

We take pride in creating a workplace where your ideas are valued, your skills are sharpened, and your career aspirations are realized. Our firm offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where innovation and teamwork drive our success. If you're looking for a place where you can make a significant impact and grow both personally and professionally, RKE is the right place for you.

SUMMARY

As a Tax Senior Manager, you will enhance client relationships through effective communication and delivery of value-added services. You are expected to develop strong practice and development skills through various professional networking activities and act as a role model within the Firm. You will manage overall workflow within the tax department and demonstrate a positive attitude towards the Firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a passion for our profession through enthusiasm and high-quality work.
• Maintain a high level of technical competence to ensure the firm’s quality control.
• Provide value-added solutions to clients and manage overall client relationships by establishing key relationships within the client organization. Clients should view you as their primary service provider with confidence in your professional competence.
• Stay informed about general economic conditions, political trends, and legislative initiatives affecting clients.
• Address unethical or inappropriate behavior from clients or colleagues and seek appropriate advice to handle conflicts.
• Effectively manage employees through delegation and supervision.
• Provide honest and timely coaching feedback to staff regarding performance and career development, including formal and informal evaluations and mentoring.
• Possess a strong understanding of U.S. tax laws related to the ownership of foreign entities by U.S. persons.
• Oversee and manage a significant volume of engagements, ensuring quality and timely delivery, staying within budget, and maintaining high realization rates.
• Identify and suggest opportunities to increase engagement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Leverage partners' expertise and technical knowledge in serving clients.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards as a CPA.
• Use resources effectively to perform assignments and conduct complex research, including consulting with outside professionals and colleagues.
• Commit to developing your talents, skills, and business knowledge, resulting in personal growth and knowledge expansion.
• Contribute to high office morale and encourage teamwork on engagements.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and act as a resource and mentor to firm employees.
• Demonstrate a desire to contribute to the firm by participating in one or more functional areas of office management, as appropriate and as identified by the partner group.
• Build and maintain beneficial relationships with other professionals, such as bankers and attorneys, and expand existing referral networks.
• Be directly involved in delivering proposals that lead to acquiring new clients or expanding tax planning services with existing clients.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Outstanding organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate priorities with partners.
• Collaborative team player.
• Highly motivated with a strong initiative for professional growth and development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with QuickBooks and ProSystems (or similar accounting/tax software).
• High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate issues to all levels of management.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to travel to client locations as needed, including occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Management skills including effective delegation of work, reviewing work and providing timely feedback, involvement in scheduling/workflow procedures, and mentoring staff and seniors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in a public accounting firm or related experience.
• CPA required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

RKE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION

RKE is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations due to a disability during any part of the employment process, please contact us at careers@rkellp.com to let us know the nature of your request. We will work with you to provide a reasonable accommodation that will enable you to perform the essential functions of the job.