Tax Senior Manager

At Bennett Thrasher, we offer the expertise and opportunities of a large accounting firm, while providing a commitment to culture and a family‑like work atmosphere. By joining our firm, you’ll have immediate opportunities to collaborate on meaningful work with clients in a variety of industries and work together with other associates across practices. You’ll not only be able to dive into challenging projects with a diverse set of clients, you’ll also have opportunities to participate in firm activities that reflect your individual passions, from our Business Resource Groups to the BT Foundation.

We work hard to help our clients solve challenges, but we also believe in taking time for what matters and offer benefits for you that reflect this mindset. We offer a competitive benefits program that includes generous vacation time, exceptional opportunities for growth and flexibility in both our dress code and work model. Apply today to learn more about how you can excel in a career with Bennett Thrasher.

Bennett Thrasher ("BT") has an opening for a Senior Manager. The Senior Manager will be working with Partners, Senior Managers help to lead, mentor and coach team members in various areas of tax compliance and across consulting engagements in an effort to help clients minimize tax liabilities. They are responsible for management of engagements and client communications while promoting a collaborative environment to bring value to clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with others to provide quality service to clients.
• Engages in professional and efficient communication with clients.
• Leads client meetings.
• Promotes additional services to client when appropriate.
• Develops an intimate knowledge of clients and their business activities.
• Able to develop unique and practical solutions to client issues.
• Communicates with the IRS and other state authorities in a professional manner when applicable.
• Exhibits a high level understanding of technical requirements, procedures and principles with an emphasis on book‑ups under
• 704(b) including
• 704(c) allocations and step‑ups under
• 754
• Ability to review partnership agreements and advise clients on the relevant tax sections of the agreements and their corresponding tax consequences including preparation of proforma tax and 704(b) capital accounts based on the relevant waterfall or target allocations as provided for in the agreements.
• Has an advanced understanding of IRC sections 1445 (FIRPTA) and 1446 along with related tax forms (1042, 8804, 8805).
• Manages and monitors preparation and review of complex partnership, S Corporation and individual tax returns, including projections and estimate calculations.
• Reviews and advises on technical research memorandums.
• Ability to advise clients on the tax efficiencies of various structures including the use of domestic and foreign entities.
• Effectively delegates responsibility providing proper instructions, monitoring and coaching.
• Conducts training for lower level associates.
• Manages projects by scheduling associates, tracking completion and managing the budget.
• Participates actively in training and developmental opportunities, both as an attendee and as a facilitator.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of tax experience is required.
• Advanced knowledge of partnership tax law and principles of individual and business taxation is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.
• Proven time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple engagements simultaneously.

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.