Tax Senior Manager

Overview

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The Senior Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients’ tax returns, whether prepared personally or under supervision of others. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed management and supervisory skills, are required. The Tax Senior Manager may have input on any tax issue presented.

Responsibilities

• Main experience with partnerships, S Corporations and individual tax filings (1065s, 1120S and 1040s).
• Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
• Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
• Delegates, manages, and performs tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
• Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
• Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
• Assists and supervises tax preparers with more complex business returns.
• Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax manager works directly with or for clients where responsibility is delegated from the partner.
• Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm’s clients.
• Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
• Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
• Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.
• Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete and timely preparation and delivery of all clients’ tax returns.
• Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.
• Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate.
• Participates in the firm’s practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.

Requirements / Skills & Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
• At least two (2) years experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
• Prior leadership and supervisory experience directing work of tax preparers.
• Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements.
• Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years of experience performing research and providing quality technical advice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including proven experience liaising with clients.
• Strong mentoring skills and the desire to participate in our Mentoring Program.
• Decision-making skills; ability to think like a partner; creative thinker with an entrepreneurial approach to client interactions.
• Must be a member in good standing with the American Institute of CPAs.
• Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, and tax planning software programs.

About GHJ

GHJ was founded in 1953 and is an independent firm serving clients in the Los Angeles area. The firm emphasizes collaboration and relationships, and maintains memberships with professional organizations such as the AICPA and CAN. GHJ is an independent member of HLB International, providing access to experts across 158 countries.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on any legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This applies to all persons involved in our operations and to all employees, including Department Heads and co-workers.