Tax Manager

WHO WE AREElliott 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. Our office is seeking a Tax Manager to join the team. You have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our clients and our communities!#LI-DL1#LI-HybridWHAT YOU’LL DOPossess thorough knowledge of all facets of the customer’s business to ensure customer understanding of engagement economics and to provide frequent updatesActively communicate the progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to customersContinuously improve specialty area knowledge and educate the team on new audit practices and processesManage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the causePerform technical tax review of assigned tax returns simultaneously and of varying complexityResearch and identify complex tax issues and recommend creative solutions with the input of key stakeholdersBuild challenging developmental plans for all team members and evaluate the resultsDelegate and manage tax and research assignments to achieve accurate and efficient productManage billable hour budgets and follow up when the team is over/under to determine the causeAssume responsibility for and provide direction and coaching to the tax teamGenerate new business for the firm through community involvement, networking, and professional events/committeesDevelop and sustain excellent customer relationships, owning the relationship end-to-endCelebrate individual and team accomplishments and be part of recruiting new and experienced staffProvide effective performance feedback and on-the-job trainingContribute to performance management to help assess readiness for promotion of staff and senior levelsWHAT YOU’LL NEEDBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; Master’s degree in Tax preferred5+ years of recent accounting firm experience, including managing multiple tax accounting projects and customer engagements, directing, scheduling staff, and managing workflow. Additional industry experience is a plus.Significant experience working with all types of entity taxesCPA certificationAbility to multitaskExcellent communication skillsTravel up to 15% of the time may be requiredThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN USWe 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 professionallyNOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERSNotice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.ADA REQUIREMENTSThe physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is:• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusCognitive/Mental RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:• Use written and oral communication skills. • Read and interpret data, information, and documents. • Observe and interpret situations. • Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.SummaryLocation: Charlotte, NC; Chattanooga, TN; Raleigh, NC; Columbia, SC; Charleston, SC; Augusta, GA; Greenville, SCType: Full time