Tax Manager

OUR SHARED PATH TO SUCCESS

If you are passionate about your career and are looking for a long-term place to grow, then we want to meet you. GEMRT is a growing public accounting firm based out of Coral Gables and is looking for career-minded professionals within the accounting industry. Our formula is simple: great people + engaging work + compelling leadership = a fantastic place to work.

We are looking for a Tax Manager who is highly focused on their career with an ambition to grow in the firm for years to come. This individual should have a demonstrated history of delivering an excellent work product, wanting to grow in exposure to client relationship building, and naturally adopting a collaborative approach to tax work. This individual will be responsible for being the right hand to one of the managing partners of the firm, helping them manage their book of business both on the client-facing side and on the internal-facing side.

THE SKILLSET

• Experience inworking with partnerships, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
• 8 + years of continuous experience in Tax in public accounting.
• Understanding of relevant tax legislation.
• Corporate, personal, and partnership tax compliance and planning.
• Experience inleading staff, seniors, and/or supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Values teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's in Accounting and Master's degree in Tax.

A PLUS IF YOU HAVE

• Software: Proficient with CCH Axcess tax, CCH Engagement, QuickBooks, Excel, and/or RIA Checkpoint.
• CPA license.
• Client planning experience.
• Experience with international tax and trusts and estates.
• Language: Spanish and other languages.

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU'LL

• Complete new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Complete introductory training.
• Begin growing your internal network by meeting with Supervisors, Managers, and Partners.
• Review tax returns and financials prepared by staff and make recommendations on return preparation regarding the accuracy, tax savings opportunities, and compliance with tax law.
• Prepare complex tax returns and prepare tax payments, as needed.

WITHIN 6 MONTHS, YOU'LL

• Managing client engagements from start to finish which includes planning, executing, directing, completing tax projects, managing the budget, and meeting deadlines and client expectations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and junior associates on client engagements and technical issues.
• Identify and implement tax planning, tax saving strategies, and consulting opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for federal and state taxes.
• Research the implications of tax laws to discuss with Partners and advise clients on tax-related issues.
• Develop and maintain expertise in the taxation area, being responsible to keep staff in the firm informed of changes and developments.
• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.

WITHIN 12 MONTHS, YOU'L L

• Identify and assist with the implementation of tax planning and tax savings strategies.
• Research and consult on complex tax matters.
• Research the implications of tax laws to discuss with Partners and advise clients on tax-related issues.
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and imagination on approaching work.
• Facilitates in-house training.
• Develops and maintains expertise in the taxation area, responsible to keep staff in the firm informed of changes and developments in the taxation area.

AT GEMRT YOU WILL ENJOY

• Our annual firm cruise!
• Competitive salary + bonus program
• New business commission of 10% for any new client brought in
• Generous talent referral bonus of up to $15,000 for senior associates and above
• 15 days PTO plus 10 additional firm holidays (including the last week of the year)
• Health insurance, 80% covered by GEMRT
• 401(k) with matching contributions from GEMRT up to 4%
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Gap insurance and Aflac
• Life insurance covered by GEMRT
• CPE covered by GEMRT

THE GEMRT WAY

We abide by a set of five Core Values values, the source of our culture and our growth as a firm. We hope that you find them as compelling as we do!

First and foremost, WE CARE about our team, our clients, and our community. People are our priority, so we're big on building relationships within the firm and in the community at large. Caring for others fosters an attitude of service and of empathy, so we don't ask others to do what we can't do ourselves and always work to anticipate their needs. Finally, the key to any successful relationship is good communication, so we focus on seeking understanding by listening before speaking.

One of the things that drives us most deeply is "wowing" our clients. That's why CREATE RAVING FANS is a core value. For us this means being resourceful and passionately finding ways over, around, or through barriers to success-always looking for a solution. Challenges are like fuel for us: they energize us to always be adding value. Another way we understand this value is through the lens of generosity. Giving freely of our time, talents, and treasure, we're able to create opportunities for our clients (internal or external) and share abundantly with those who would benefit.

More and more we find that when we hold ourselves accountable, we realize our potential. That's why OWN IT is another Core Value. We empower people to do what they need to do; we trust their judgment and support their decisions so that they can stand by them and take ownership. We're not perfect, and we own it. That fuels our intensity and dedication to go above and beyond and take initiative in a proactive way. We're not ok with waiting around for other people to make things better. It's on us.

In our business, how much you know and how fast you can learn has a direct impact on your success. That's why ALWAYS LEARNING AND TEACHING is a Core Value. We're grateful to be surrounded by professionals working to hone their craft. It's why we're in Public Accounting and not working in Private Accounting-because this is a technical field with an ever-changing landscape and requires a lot of dedication, persistence, and work to stay sharp. We also know that when we started, we didn't know much about anything-someone took the chance on us to make us better. Someone gave us the attention we needed to pick up the right skills. That's why we're so invested in paying it forward. We firmly believe that asking questions is critical to learning, so we work to create an environment where curiosity is rewarded and celebrated.

In our profession, always doing the right thing is critical for the success of our clients. That's why ACT WITH INTEGRITY AND ETHICS is a Core Value. As accounting professionals, we have a code of ethics that we abide by, and as human beings who believe in a higher power we have a code of morality that we aspire to. At GEMRT, we put God first, Family second, and GEMRT third-so being honest, respectful, and dutiful is our bedrock. To use an analogy-just as a building relies on its structural integrity to stay standing, GEMRT relies on its cultural integrity to keep growing.

We are keen to grow not in spite of our values, but because of them. They are our guardrails and our fuel. Here everyone has a voice, from intern to partner. Grateful for our success and recognizing that we are never successful alone, we always strive to make our people our priority.

Let's partner!