Tax Manager

Job Description
Tax Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Manager you will be responsible for the successful delivery of tax and accounting services to clients, while managing a team of Staff and Senior Accountants. You will have direct responsibility for developing and maintaining quality relationships with the firms clients. You will work closely with the partners and Office Managing Partner to increase efficiencies, develop and train the firms staff, and improve earnings. In addition, you will have the opportunity to play a key role on the firms Leadership Committee, suggesting and working on initiatives to ensure that we continue to have a thriving firm with a vibrant and inclusive culture. You will utilize and build your technical and personal skills in a collaborative working environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage client relationships and work closely with partners in servicing clients
Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients
Participate in networking and other business development opportunities to develop new clients
Manage multiple tax and audit engagements, including the scheduling, staffing, supervision, and timely completion of each engagement
Efficiently use available resources to meet deadlines and balance workloads
Develop staff through training, mentoring and coaching
Assume billing responsibilities for assigned clients

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

As a Manager, having the following knowledge, skills and abilities will give you the best chance to succeed in this position:

High proficiency in performing accounting and tax engagements
High proficiency in tax research, and solid understanding of Internal Revenue Code sections, and state and local regulations
Technical proficiency and solid experience supervising complete engagements, and the ability to manage client relationships
Demonstrated high level of proficiency in the use of firm standard software, such as Lacerte, ProSystems FX, Excel,
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A focus on client service, with a specific emphasis on tax planning and compliance for individuals and entities
Ability to work effectively with partners and clients to maintain high client service levels while simultaneously identifying additional client service opportunities
Interest in participating in firm-wide initiatives to improve the client experience, build a rewarding culture for our employees, and serve our local communities
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team
Ability to manage a wide variety of multiple projects, assignments and deadlines, and to delegate effectively
Strong experience in managing and developing others

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To be considered as a Manager you must meet the following minimum requirements:

Bachelors Degree with a major or concentration in accounting, tax, or related field
Masters in Accounting, actively working toward a Masters degree, or equivalent
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience with a public accounting firm
Hold a current and valid CPA license
Applicant will be required to submit to a criminal background check upon receipt of a conditional offer

*Consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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