NFP Tax Manager

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

Position Overview:
The Nonprofit Tax Team is a specialized group within our firm that manages the unique tax needs of tax-exempt organizations, including social service and cultural entities, educational institutions, trade associations, and private foundations. We are looking for a Manager to join our team. This is an opportunity to enhance your technical and leadership skills and advance your career with a thriving industry group.

As a Manager, you will be responsible for the "flow" and quality of complex filings. Success in this seat means managing client expectations and timelines effectively -- ensuring we maintain our standards for quality even during peak-filing cycles.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the preparation/review of tax-exempt filings (Forms 990, 990-PF, 990-T) and related filings.
• Champion a coaching culture by providing clear, timely feedback, and technical mentorship to Seniors and Associates.
• Lead with a client-first mindset, proactively anticipating the needs of tax-exempt entities and serving as a high-level strategic advisor.
• Perform complex tax research and draft technical memoranda, serving as a firm-wide resource for specialized nonprofit tax issues.
• Manage timelines effectively across multiple complex engagements, ensuring team momentum remains high during peak filing cycles.
• Generate opportunities with new and existing clients by building solid professional relationships and engaging in community and civic associations.
• Communicate industry developments both internally and externally, contributing to the firm’s "Always Getting Better" mindset through continuous knowledge sharing.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the practice.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Masters and/or JD are a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in public accounting, with a heavy emphasis on nonprofit tax compliance and consulting.
• Expertise in tax research and writing with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead team members through deadlines.
• A track record of independent problem-solving and a commitment to professional behavior, communication, and technical skill development.

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That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: 
•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

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ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.