Tax Manager

Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a ‘People First' culture and focus on our employees' well‑being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio, our firm respects a work‑life balance. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan. Due to continued growth, we are looking to add a Tax Manager to our Medina or Independence Ohio offices. The Tax Manager has the exciting opportunity to join an experienced team of tax professionals and propel their accounting career forward. The Tax Manager is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex tax issues. In this role, the Tax Manager applies knowledge to understand potential tax issues, recognizes and communicates potential risks and changes in tax policy, and is involved in networking and business development. Responsibilities Ensures that clients comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens Ensures tax team complies with all firm policies and standards Identifies when research is needed and frames issues, reporting concisely on findings Builds relationships with clients to discuss a variety of federal tax concerns Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits Advises and provides tax consultations and communicates high‑level tax concepts Develops a strong knowledge base through continual education by tax research, reviewing trends, and other practices Develops an in‑depth understanding of the technical and practical issues in one or more areas of taxation Manages engagement workflow, team resources, and engagement billing Leads and provides career guidance, motivating the tax team Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates Provides technical tax advice and planning services to a portfolio of projects Communicates with the IRS and state and local tax authorities Requirements 5–8 years of prior experience in taxation Prior supervisory experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax, Accounting or related field CPA certification required Experience with federal tax compliance, federal tax accounting and provisions, tax analysis, and tax research Strong leadership and mentoring skills; ability to influence Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills Analytical, organizational, and project‑management skillsAttention to detail and ownership of tasks Professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude Proven success with business development and ability to challenge clients to reach their potential Ability to travel up to 25% Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401(k)) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Work From Anywhere option Wellness Resources Four weeks PTO Twelve paid holidays, of which three are floating holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr