Tax Manager

As a Tax Manager, you will work directly with clients to develop and sustain excellent relationships. Tax Managers advise clients on a full spectrum of individual, partnership, corporate, and trust and estate tax services. Participation in the calculation and analysis of proprietary tax strategies for clients are among their responsibilities. Tax managers will be responsible for scheduling & managing workflow with staff & seniors as well as providing timely & constructive feedback. We ensure that our tax personnel keep up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law and have the ability to provide our clients with in depth industry knowledge. EMPLOYMENT STATUS Exempt Full-time RESPONSIBILITIES Review work on client engagements to ensure firm’s quality control procedures are followed Inform partners of progress on engagements on a continuous basis. Identify technical issues and bring recommended solutions to partner’s attention for timely action Provide training, leadership, recognition, and administrative direction to motivate and develop team members Strong understanding of U.S. tax laws as it relates to ownership of foreign entities by a U.S. person. Complete performance reviews and provides timely / constructive feedback. Understand the economics of the firm’s practice. Has direct client billing responsibility. Support management with decisions pertaining to policies and procedures and bring that support to the team. Accept other administrative and supervisory responsibilities, including recruiting and leading professional development conferences as required. Ability to mentor and train staff / seniors. Stay current on technical and regulatory issues. Assist in any other tasks as requested. SKILL REQUIREMENTS Outstanding organization and project management skills Ability to work independently and coordinating priorities with partners Team player and can collaborate with other individuals in the organization Highly motivated and takes initiative for professional growth and development Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel) QuickBooks and ProSystems experience (or similar accounting/tax software equivalent) High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management Positive attitude and excitement to learn Ability to travel to client locations, which may include occasional overnight stays Ability to work overtime, as needed Management skills including effective delegation of work through staff/seniors, reviewing work & providing timely feedback, involvement with scheduling / workflow procedures, and mentoring staff/seniors QUALIFICATIONS 5-7 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm or related experience CPA required Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RKE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. REASONABLE ACCOMODATION RKE is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations due to a disability during any part of the employment process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request. We will work with you to provide a reasonable accommodation that will enable you to perform the essential functions of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr