Role Description
The Senior Tax Manager provides strategic leadership for the tax practice and serves as a trusted advisor to clients, firm leadership, and team members. This role oversees complex tax engagements, ensures compliance with evolving tax regulations, drives tax planning initiatives, and develops high-performing tax professionals. The Senior Tax Manager plays a key role in practice growth, client retention, and delivering innovative solutions that help clients achieve their financial and business objectives.
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Provide strategic leadership and direction for tax services, client engagements, and practice operations.
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Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals at all levels, including managers, seniors, and staff.
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Review and oversee complex federal, state, local, and international tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities.
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Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, professional standards, and firm policies.
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Serve as the firm's technical resource on complex tax matters, regulatory updates, and tax law changes.
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Develop and implement sophisticated tax planning strategies that help clients minimize tax liabilities and achieve business objectives.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
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Active CPA license required.
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Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
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Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive tax experience.
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Significant leadership experience managing tax professionals and client engagements.
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Extensive experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a combination of both preferred.
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Strong expertise in federal, state, local, and international tax regulations.
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Advanced knowledge of tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advisory services.
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Experience managing complex tax audits, examinations, and controversy matters.
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Knowledge of ASC 740 and tax provision reporting requirements preferred.
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Proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess, ONESOURCE, or similar platforms.
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Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
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Demonstrated business development and client relationship management experience.
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Exceptional leadership, coaching, presentation, and negotiation skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executives, business owners, and stakeholders.
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, engagement teams, and client deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
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Paid Parental Leave
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401(k) Matching Program
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Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
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Pet Insurance
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Unlimited Flexible Time Off
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7 Company-Paid Holidays
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 15% of base salary, based on individual and company performance.