Tax Senior Manager

You will be responsible for:

• Main Experience with partnerships, S Corporations and individual tax filings (1065s, 1120S and 1040s).
• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Delegates, manages, and performs tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assists and supervises tax preparers with the more complex business returns.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax manager works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm's clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients' tax returns.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Maintains a knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.

What skills and experience you'll bring to us:

• 7-10 years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two (2) years experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Prior leadership and supervisory experience directing work of tax preparers.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements.
• Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years of experience performing research and providing quality technical advice.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Self starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.
• Prior leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
• Strong mentoring skills and the desire to participate in our Mentoring Program.
• Decision making skills.
• Ability to think like a partner.
• Creative thinker with entrepreneurial approach to client interactions.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.
• Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.