Tax Manager - Enterprise Group

Job Description

Job Description

Tax Manager - Enterprise GroupReports To | Supervisor Tax Senior Managers and above within the Tax TeamSummary of Job FunctionAt LGA, our primary focus is on our people. As a Manager in LGA's Tax service line, you will manage and gain hands-on experience working with one of our three specialized tax groups:Business Group: Focus on C-Corps, S-Corps, and Partnerships, handling tax filings for complex partnerships, multi-state businesses, and international operations, with minimal individual tax filings.Enterprise Group: Work with C-Corps, S-Corps, Partnerships, and related 1040s/1041s, reviewing tax returns for owner-operated businesses in New England and their business owners.Private Client Group: Specialize in Personal, Trust, Estate, and Gift tax filings, serving high-net-worth individuals and their families, with limited entity return preparation and review.Essential Job Duties Facilitates and manages the preparation and review federal and state tax returns and the accurate, timely filling of all tax forms, with a focus on owner managed businesses, their owners and their families.Reviews tax returns, quarterly/ yearly tax projections, and related engagements.Oversees and conducts research and analysis of complex tax issues to provide written conclusions and recommendationsEncourages engagement team members to provide regular evaluations and feedback to others, provides formal evaluations to supervisors, senior associates, associates, interns and coops, as appropriate, and seeks out regular evaluations from supervisors.Maintains effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax processResponsible for development of engagement budgets and the monitoring of WIP; manages the billing for clients in coordination with supervisorsDemonstrates an ongoing commitment to continuing education and professional growth, seeks out formal, self-study, and on-the-job training opportunitiesIs sought out by peers as a resource in respective specialization(s). Participates in the development of staff by leading training seminars and encouraging staff and seniors to do the sameEffectively develops and communicates tax planning and accounting concepts to clients, provides value added advice; actively seeks specialized knowledge; connects clients with both internal and external resources to provide additional beneficial servicesEffectively communicates accounting issues and developments to clients, provides value added service, and actively seeks specialized knowledgeDemonstrates expertise in applying the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations to which each client is subject and helps the engagement team to develop and apply this knowledgeEnsures overall engagement team quality of research, documentation, and client deliverables.Effectively reviews engagement team deliverables to ensure completeness and accuracy and helps the team to develop self-review skillsEducation and Experience:Bachelor 's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related fieldMaster's in Accountancy or Tax or a plan to pursue preferredCPA or EA certification or a plan to pursue preferred 5-9 years' experience in a related fieldRequired Qualifications: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).Experience with the CCH Suite of Products (ProSystem fx Tax, Engagement, Document, Portal) is a plus.Ability to review and troubleshoot tax software issues and guide junior staff in usage.Comfortable working in a technology-driven, paperless environment.Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines. Ability to work with a sense of urgency and be flexible in tasks and time while managing your workload with adjustments to your schedule especially during peak workload times in the service line. Demonstrated skill in reviewing tax returns prepared by junior team members, identifying errors, and ensuring compliance.Ability to mentor and train junior team members, providing constructive feedback.Acts as a culture carrier, ensuring alignment with the firm's vision and values.Respect for compliance and confidentiality.The compensation range for this position is $115,000 - $175,000 annually. Actual pay will depend on various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant certifications.Work Environment and Special Physical Demands:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in an office setting, indoors, and at times travel to one of the other firm locations is required.Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other machines. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Talk or hear. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines and support the team during traditional peak seasons.LGA is committed to providing an equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people withdisabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, orotherwise participate in the recruiting process, please email us at View email address on us.fitly.work Line: Internal, Tax teamFunction: BillableFLSA Status: ExemptLocation: Any LGA office (Woburn, MA, Salem, NH or Chestnut Hill, MA) or remoteEmployment Type: ExperiencedDegree Required: YesDirect Reports/Supervisory Responsibility: YesTravel: Occasionally between LGA offices and client sites