Tax Manager (Beachwood)

Our client is looking for a new Tax Manager.

Technical

• Has attained a degree qualification and has obtained a CPA certification.
• Manages and performs technical review of all tax returns, identifies and resolves major issues, and involves specialists as appropriate
• Has a general knowledge and application of the relevant professional standards, emerging laws and regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Applies technical expertise and interprets laws, regulations and standards to formulate client-related recommendations. Utilizes knowledge of recently issued professional pronouncements and regulatory changes relevant to clients and prospective clients.
• Displays advanced research skills and increased efficiency of research process.
• Participates in client discussions of tax determination, risks, and exposure with client personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Develops a thorough knowledge and understanding of tools and systems and processes and can apply them.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with the IRS and state taxation authorities including appeals, examinations, ruling requests and protests.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of IRS Circular 230 governing the practice of CPAs before the IRS.
• Engages in self-motivated continuous learning to expand professional knowledge in area of industry expertise.
• Is actively involved in the training process, including identifying training needs, and preparing and presenting training material.
• Able to anticipate problems/barriers and helps develop plans to address them.

Client Service

• Is a competent project manager - can plan, manage and deliver quality service on time and within budget.
• Builds long term relationships with clients – gains trust and respect based on demonstrated understanding of their business and ability to help achieve improvement goals.
• Responds to clients in a timely manner.
• Maintains ongoing contact with clients and listens to their needs.
• Strengthens relationships with clients through knowledge and skill transfer.
• Continually seeks client feedback as to quality of work, to continually exceed client expectations.
• Seeks to understand the client’s culture and their business. Uses effective listening and questioning skills to help define problems, present possible solutions and identify opportunities enhance client services.
• Understands the business environment and changes that are likely to impact clients.
• Is skilled in understanding client expectations and translating them into practical, implementable assignment/project objectives.
• Is available for and responds to questions when work is in process.
• Plans, organizes and controls multiple projects to meet assignment objectives – manages workflow.
• Projects confidence and credibility in dealing with clients.