Tax Accounting Manager - Regal Executive Search

TAX MANAGER

 

Overview:

 

Our client is a large regional providing highly specialized services to a broad range of clients.

 

Privately and publicly held businesses, not-for-profits, small businesses and individuals across the region and throughout the country receive personalized attention and local access from national level talent. We specialize in a variety of tax, assurance, accounting and consulting services and are proud to offer expertise in more than a dozen disciplines, each staffed by a team of highly qualified professionals.

 

Summary of Responsibilities:

 

A Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns.  Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well?developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required.  The Tax Manager makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations. The Tax Manager has responsibility for business development, staff management and administrative functions.

 

Essential Functions:

 

1. Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity
2. Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary
3. Delegates and manages tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product
4. Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts
5. Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and auditing staff on specific tax issues and/or questions
6. Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns
7. Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner
8. Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm’s clients
9. Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities
10. Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness
11. Supervises/develops/coaches team members as assigned.
12. Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids and acting as a coach in professional development programs
13. Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients’ tax returns
14. People Matter. Leaders Inspire. Excellence Rules.
15. Possess a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters
16. Maintains a knowledge of general economic and political trends and stays abreast of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate
17. A basic familiarity with state and local tax issues that arise with small business clients; assists in responding to state and local audit inquirers and offers advice to clients on how to proceed upon notice of audit
18. Responsible for billing out tax work and managing tax related accounts receivable for the firm
19. Meets on a regular basis to ensure the workload is dispersed evenly
20. Set individual goals that support departmental and firm goals.
21. Meet budget constraints and deadlines.
22. Leads/develops/coaches team members.
23. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education, Experience, and Skills:

 

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
2. Must have at least 5+ years’ experience in public accounting firm, with a concentration in tax.
3. Partner potential for qualified candidates.
4. Complete assigned CPE or professional development courses as required annually.
5. Current and valid CPA license required.

 

Expectations:

 

1. Respect and earn the respect of fellow team members.
2. Take ownership of identified processes and responsibilities.
3. Keep open communications with manager and partners.
4. Perform work with confidence and pride, follow through to completion.
5. Dependable.
6. Make informed decisions – discuss with manager when needed.
7. Grow and learn from past mistakes.
8. Work in a safe, clean and employee friendly atmosphere.
9. Work personal/professional development plan.
10. Must have flexibility with work schedule.

 

Working Conditions:

 

1. Local and overnight travel may be required.
2. Heavy overtime may be required during busy periods.

 

Other Information:

Equal opportunity employer

 

To apply, send resume in word format with current salary for review and immediate interview or apply directly on our website at http://jobs.regalexecutivesearch.com/