Tax Manager (Public Accounting)

Tax Manager

Location: Stamford

Terms: Full Time/Hybrid/Exempt (Will consider remote)

Requirements: Flexible work schedule with seasonal overtime

About Us: Fiondella, Milone, LaSaracina (FML) is a firm apart. Founded with entrepreneurial spirit in 2002, the once small upstart has become a powerhouse of accounting and advising talent headquartered in Southern New England with global reach. The founders of FML came from a "Big Four" accounting environment. In establishing FML, we wanted to strike a balance by creating an accounting firm that was built using a national firm blueprint of fostering advanced technical abilities and adding value for clients through long-term relationships. In addition, we strive to foster a culture where people enjoy both what they do and the people with whom they work. We set out to build an environment where employees feel valued and develop their expertise through engagement with complex clients and technical challenges, supporting long-term career success.

About the Role: The incumbent in this role reports into whomever is leading a particular engagement (e.g. Senior Manager, Director, Partner) and will be responsible for the challenging and fast paced field of public accounting and tax. While managing tax engagements, the incumbent will oversee the work of seniors, staff and interns and work with other FML employees at all levels. The incumbent will work with valued clients, who range in size and industry, small businesses to multi-national corporations.

Responsibilities: Establishes, grows, and maintains effective work relationships with colleagues, client personnel, and engagement team members. Provides guidance, mentorship, training, and day-to-day supervision to senior staff, staff, and interns. Identifies tax risk issues and proposes solutions after research and collaboration with Engagement Partner. Leads small to medium sized engagements with finalized document requiring little change upon review. Takes responsibility for pre-engagement, planning, execution and final deliverables. Reviews tax provisions, workpapers and financial statements. Completes review of tax workpapers and assures audit evidence is in accordance with firm's documentation standards. Addresses questions on advanced technical accounting matters from team and upper-level client management. Communicates with Partner on work status and issues that may arise with client. Conducts research and consults with team members, draws conclusions, and prepares memos based on issues. Provides the top review of returns, workpapers and issues. Keeps up to date with industry laws and regulations. Other duties as required.

Candidate Requirements: CPA, Bachelor of Accounting, Five plus years of experience in public accounting. Prior experience managing engagements and clients. Advanced knowledge in a minimum of 1-2 industry areas which the firm serves. Advanced excel and analytical skills. Demonstrates professional demeanor, leadership and problem-solving skills. Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritize tasks. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 2+ years supervisory experience