Tax Manager - Construction

Tax Manager

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices located in the fastest growing cities in the US are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities.

We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Closely Held Business (CHB) Practice group, focusing on Construction. This candidate will oversee the tax preparation and technical review process, as well as other tax consulting matters, for complex closely held businesses in the construction industry ensuring compliance with state and federal tax regulations. Tasks will include leading the tax team, advising, researching and identifying tax issues, and recommending solutions to complex customer issues. In addition, the Tax Manager will delegate and manage tax assignments and perform administrative duties. The Tax Manager is responsible for training, supporting, supervising, motivating, and reviewing the work of the tax team.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining excellent customer relationships
• Being anticipatory and consulting on various tax matters
• Actively communicating progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to customers
• Monitoring economic performance of engagements, including billing and collections
• Collaborating cross-functionally within the firm to grow existing business and offer a variety of business solutions to customers and prospects
• Developing and growing a business network with colleagues, referral relationships, potential customers, and external organizations to attract new business
• Continuously expanding technical knowledge and application, as well as overall professional development
• Holding yourself and others accountable for business development goals
• Recruiting, developing, and motivating team members, creating pools of ready-now leaders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Law; Master's degree in Tax/LLM in Tax, preferred
• 5+ years of recent public accounting firm experience working with construction and closely held businesses, including managing multiple projects and customer engagements
• EA License, or CPA certification required
• Project/team management skills
• Excellent communication and networking acumen
• Ability to manage and grow strong customer relationships
• Strong experience with corporate tax accounting
• Experience with tax software and technology
• Ability to multitask along with demonstration of commitment to continuous learning

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater. That's right all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's; flexible work schedules; 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible); first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling; one-on-one professional coaching; Leadership and career development programs; access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally.