Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled State and Local Tax Manager with a strong emphasis on partnership taxation. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of state and local tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, particularly as they pertain to partnerships. This role will involve providing strategic guidance and support to clients, managing complex tax issues, and leading a team of professionals in delivering exceptional service. Topel Forman has a hybrid work schedule, where you can pick and choose which days you would like to be in the office.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance and advice on state and local tax matters related to partnerships, including compliance and tax planning.
- Oversee the preparation and review of state tax returns for multiple fund-of-fund investment entities.
- Advise on state nexus and subsequent filing requirements for entities and individuals
- Experience determining allocation and/or apportionment requirements
- Stay abreast of changes in state and local tax laws and regulations, assess their impact on clients, and develop proactive strategies to mitigate risks and optimize tax outcomes.
- Lead and manage a team of tax professionals, providing mentorship, coaching
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA)
- Minimum of 7 or more years of experience working in both SALT and Investment Partnerships
- Experience responding to notices from state tax authorities
- Knowledge of tax software and MS Office
- Ability to provide exceptional client service as well as develop trusted client relationships.
- Strong leadership and personnel management skills
Preferred Requirements
- Top 50 or Regional Firm experience preferred
About Us
Topel Forman is a leading certified public accounting firm in the Midwest and the Denver region providing a wide range of attest, accounting, tax, advisory, and consulting services to individuals, professionals, closely-held and family-owned businesses and corporations. At Topel Forman, you’ll find the high level of talent and expertise you’d expect from a larger firm, but with the accessibility and collaboration that are usually only available at a smaller organization. You can expect to work directly with clients, senior-level management, and partners with knowledge of various disciplines. A proactive, hands-on approach to our clients allows you to grow in your expertise and advance in your career. For more information on Topel Forman, please visit our website at www.topelforman.com.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a range of $130,000 to $170,000, with annual merit increases
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
- 35-hour workweek during non-busy season
- To learn more about our firm and benefit offerings, please visit our careers page
Remote Work Internet Policy
Internet requirements for working remotely: We require an internet plan with the following minimum upload and download speeds for best connection: 100+ Mbps download and 20+ Mbps upload. Home Wi-Fi should be password protected.
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What We Do
Topel Forman is a Chicago and Denver-based certified public accounting firm serving individuals and professionals to family-owned businesses and corporations, providing accounting, tax, attestation, family office, and advisory services.
Topel Forman has been recognized as a leading tax and accounting firm through Inside Public Accounting as a Top 200 Firm for the second year in a row and a Best of The Best Firm for the third time in four years.
A 2022 and 2023 winner of Top Workplaces in Chicago, we live by our values of flexibility, integrity, respect, and excellence. Here you will find the highest level of talent and expertise, along with leadership that cares. Our inclusive culture provides access to professional growth and collaboration, offering a dynamic and engaging work experience. We are dedicated to offering world-class service to our clients and a top-level professional experience to our employees. We offer a robust benefits package, including well-rounded fringe benefits and a flexible work environment.
The Firm is also an independent member firm of Moore North America and a regional member of Moore Global Network Limited, an association of more than 260 independent firms worldwide.
You can learn more about our open positions on our website: www.topelforman.com/careers.
Our offices are based in Chicago and Denver, and we are currently hiring remote and hybrid positions in audit, tax, and family office services.
Investment advisory services are offered through Avantax Planning Partners℠. Commission-based securities products are offered through Avantax Investment Services℠, Member FINRA (finra.org), SIPC (sipc.org). Insurance services offered through licensed agents of Avantax Planning Partners. The Avantax entities are independent of and unrelated to Topel Forman, LLC. Please visit www.avantax.com/social_policy for more information
