Position Summary
THE FOCUS IS YOU:
We are looking to add a Tax Manager to help guide and oversee our clients, in addition to supporting our internal leaders and the ongoing growth in our Great Lakes Region.
As a Tax 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 Manager serves to manage client relationships and act as a liaison between overseeing/mentoring internal staff and working closely with internal leaders, to ensure high-quality work is conducted and delivered to our clients.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Regular duties include (but are not limited to):
- Review tax returns for partnerships, corporations, and individuals
- Handle special projects including tax audits, transaction structuring, and implementation of tax planning strategies
- Facilitate advanced tax research, resolve complex tax issues
- Review tax work from staff and provide feedback, training, and mentoring
- Lead and manage multiple tax engagements from start to finish ensuring they are completed within budget and timeline
- Build, manage, and maintain lasting relationships with clients
- Develop, motivate, and train staff – act as a mentor and a role model
- Demonstrate advanced tax technical knowledge necessary for advising clients and developing an area of expertise
- Participate in firm’s marketing, recruiting, team-building, and similar efforts
- Develop outside relationships with a goal of generating referral sources
- Adhere to firm’s policies and procedures
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Experience
- 5+ years in a relevant position
- Public accounting or other professional services environment preferred
- Experience with multi-state returns is a plus, but not required
Education
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or other recognized business credential
- Bachelor’s in Accounting (for Audit or Tax)
License / Certification
- Must be a CPA for Audit, Tax Accounting; respective similar certification for IT audit, consulting
- Must maintain required CPE credits annually
- May need other industry or specialization certification for specific positions
Legal / Compliance
- Must complete acknowledgment of Independence Guidelines and Ethical Standards document
- Government engagements require the ability to obtain a security clearance from the United States government
WHAT WE OFFER
- Great Culture | Team-like culture of a small office with the benefits of a large firm
- Competitive Compensation | Based on the role, credentials, and experience
- Comprehensive Benefits | We offer group health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO