Tax Manager at Gables Search Group

Join our esteemed regional CPA firm as we seek a Tax Manager to enhance our team. Enjoy a favorable work-life balance, enticing benefits including substantial bonuses and a 5% employer contribution to your 401K, and a spectrum of SEC and closely held clients across diverse industries, fostering rapid career advancement. This role allows for remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and handle governmental tax examinations of varying complexity.
• Assume full responsibility for larger tax returns, delegating tasks to tax preparers as necessary.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills to advise clients effectively.
• Manage client service tasks, ensuring assignments are completed within budgeted time.
• Actively participate in client meetings and tax planning efforts to support the Auditing and Accounting Department with major clients.
• Serve as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax matters.
• Undertake tax preparation for complex business returns and manage client service for assigned clients.
• Communicate important tax developments affecting clients to relevant firm personnel.
• Oversee and manage governmental tax examinations; may represent clients before taxing authorities.
• Ensure smooth flow of tax returns through the preparation system to guarantee accurate, complete, and timely delivery.
• Adhere to accurate and timely billing and collection processes.
• Research and assess tax preparation and research software for recommendation to partners.
• Contribute to firm practice development efforts through engagement with referral sources, community, and industry activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Develop, coach, and train Supervising Seniors, Seniors, Semi-seniors, and Staff accountants.
• Understand the qualifications of all Tax staff members for effective training and development.
• Participate in reviews and evaluations of the Tax Department.

Qualifications:

• Five to seven years' experience in public accounting, demonstrating progression in tax complexity, scope, and research.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience directing tax preparers' work.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; master’s degree in taxation preferred.
• Current and valid CPA license is mandatory.