Tax Manager

ManagerThe Manager is responsible for managing client assignments and projects, delivering a high-quality service, and accurate and innovative work products. This includes coaching, advising and supporting team members in meeting client and self-development expectations.TechnicalHas attained a degree qualification and has obtained a CPA certification.Manages and performs technical review of all tax returns, identifies and resolves major issues, and involves specialists as appropriate.Has a general knowledge and application of the relevant professional standards, emerging laws and regulations, and corporate governance requirements.Applies technical expertise and interprets laws, regulations and standards to formulate client-related recommendations. Utilizes knowledge of recently issued professional pronouncements and regulatory changes relevant to clients and prospective clients.Displays advanced research skills and increased efficiency of research process.Participates in client discussions of tax determination, risks, and exposure with client personnel at all levels of the organization.Develops a thorough knowledge and understanding of tools and systems and processes and can apply them.Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with the IRS and state taxation authorities including appeals, examinations, ruling requests and protests.Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of IRS Circular 230 governing the practice of CPAs before the IRS.Engages in self-motivated continuous learning to expand professional knowledge in area of industry expertise.Is actively involved in the training process, including identifying training needs, and preparing and presenting training material.Able to anticipate problems/barriers and helps develop plans to address them.Client ServiceIs a competent project manager - can plan, manage and deliver quality service on time and within budget.Builds long term relationships with clients – gains trust and respect based on demonstrated understanding of their business and ability to help achieve improvement goals.Responds to clients in a timely manner.Maintains ongoing contact with clients and listens to their needs.Strengthens relationships with clients through knowledge and skill transfer.Continually seeks client feedback as to quality of work, to continually exceed client expectations.Seeks to understand the client's culture and their business. Uses effective listening and questioning skills to help define problems, present possible solutions and identify opportunities enhance client services.Understands the business environment and changes that are likely to impact clients.Is skilled in understanding client expectations and translating them into practical, implementable assignment/project objectives.Is available for and responds to questions when work is in process.Plans, organizes and controls multiple projects to meet assignment objectives – manages workflow.Projects confidence and credibility in dealing with clients.Business DevelopmentIdentifies and is alert to potential new client opportunities and can refer these to others within the firm.Collaborates with Directors and Partners to address sales opportunities.Applies new approaches to proposal development and effectively manages resources contributing to proposal initiatives.Can identify the key stakeholders in a decision-making process and develop working relationships.Always aware of opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.Actively participates in initiatives to recruit talented people including participating in career and recruitment forums, conducting interviews and providing time to speak with potential recruits.Keeps informed of recruitment needs and uses external peer network and external relationships to refer potential candidates.Develops business knowledge (market/industry trends) and has good communication skills.Looks for opportunities to participate in external events to increase firm awareness in the community.Meets with other professionals to build networking relationships.Can identify the key stakeholders in a decision-making process and develop working relationships.Staff DevelopmentProvides guidance and support in career development opportunities for team members with support and feedback from Directors and Partners.Shares and transfers knowledge with team members and develops a network of resources within the firm to facilitate the sharing of information.Monitors and manages workflow for growth and development.Follows up on assignments and holds others accountable for their internal deadlines and administrative responsibilities.Develops a strong knowledge of the firm's services and systems and processes and can identify the appropriate resources to apply/deliver them.Actively pursues learning and advancement of technical skills.Understands performance expectations and leads and manages teams to meet these expectations.Leads by example.Effectively balances work, community, family and personal commitments.Actively participates and helps develop initiatives to increase retention.Develops mentoring relationships with staff and Seniors.Advises, coaches and supports team members and peers by promoting a learning environment.Successfully builds, directs and maintains motivated and empowered team members.Structures work teams to successfully meet client expectations and help develop strong client relationships.Able to share and transfer knowledge during the assignment/project.Has a thorough knowledge of systems and processes and can apply them.