Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Please note that we have positions across all office locations:

We are looking for an experienced public accountant with at least five years of experience who understands the importance of professionalism, clear and effective communication, technical excellence, and commitment to the highest industry standards. This role requires hands-on involvement in reviewing tax returns and working directly with staff, as well as the ability to build strong, trusted relationships with clients.

We offer a comprehensive range of taxation, advisory, compliance, audit, and accounting services for a wide variety of businesses and their owners and serve a broad spectrum of securities funds, private-equity and venture capital firms, real estate funds, private foundations, and high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. You will have opportunities to mentor staff and be mentored by the firm partners. Most importantly, when you work with us, you will have an impact on both our clients and our people.

We offer a hybrid-working model, state-of-the-art equipment, and firm events that help our staff foster personal connections with all of their coworkers and promote collaboration in the workplace. Our hybrid work environment allows for greater flexibility and work-life integration. We firmly believe that the success of our firm is directly dependent on the success of our people, which is why we strive to cultivate an engaging environment that exemplifies our firm values. Accounting Today named Navolio & Tallman LLP as one of the “Top 100 Best Accounting Firms to Work for” for multiple years.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced and requires a high degree of urgency in completing tasks and assignments
• Rewarding and challenging with varied work activities and exposure to different clients and services
• Embraces and encourages ongoing change and improvement and empowers staff at all levels to provide feedback and to personally make changes
• Provides opportunities to work with both conceptual and technical tasks, including investigation, analysis, and problem solving

Position Responsibilities:

• Detail review tax returns and assume primary responsibility for client engagements, including scheduling, staffing, timing, technical issues, ongoing communication with clients, and accountability for return quality
• Ensure the completion of engagements, including identifying and addressing problem areas with minimal oversight or assistance
• Clearly communicate technical issues, questions, and conclusions to staff, partners, and clients
• Manage, supervise, and mentor staff, including mentoring in professional development areas, guiding and teaching through technical challenges, and maintaining a positive team atmosphere
• Complete semi-annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage ongoing employee performance
• Maintain and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, clear communication, and superb client service while working with partners to identify and pursue new clients
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned engagements, building long-term relationships based on trust and technical credibility
• Enhance knowledge and skills in the firm’s industries of focus by attending training courses and seeking out opportunities for improvement and learning
• Other duties and assignments as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation
• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of tax experience, including recent experience at the manager level, for the Tax Manager position
• Demonstrates leadership, problem-solving skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to clients and staff