Tax Manager

Job description

Tax Manager
Are you eager to engage in a culture where you thrive both professionally and personally? Are you passionate about philanthropy in Memphis and beyond? Are you hungry for a mentoring environment that drives individual success?
At Watkins Uiberall, we value our people and welcome them as part of our WU family. We are passionate about the technical development of our team and foster mentoring relationships aimed at creating a career path that guarantees both personal and professional satisfaction.


With over 100 team members, Watkins Uiberall is the largest locally owned certified public accounting firm in Memphis. The Firm holds strong to its local identity through community involvement and an ongoing commitment to client relationships. Firm services include auditing and attestation, tax compliance and planning, business accounting, consulting, retirement plan administration, cyber security, and data analytics. Our history of achievements is based entirely on the strength and dedication of our people.

Position Summary
A Tax Manager will be based at our Memphis Office and lead and manage multiple tax engagements to deliver excellent services and exceed our clients' expectations while exhibiting both talent and integrity. This individual creates a positive working environment by effectively monitoring and managing their personal workload while balancing client and firm expectations. This position offers excellent opportunities for career advancement.

Firm Benefits
• 20+ days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Paid Pregnancy Disability Leave/Paid Parental Leave
• Educational assistance for completion of 150 hours or Master's degree
• $10,000+ CPA exam incentive package
• Encouraged work-life balance in a hybrid work environment
• Competitive compensation, benefits packages, and paid time off
• CPA study material incentives and licensure completion bonuses
• Firm paid CPE and professional memberships
• Profit sharing plan and 401(k) Plan
• Medical insurance, group life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Intentional community involvement
• Commission on new business
• Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities
• Reviews federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and exempt organizations
• Prepares research memoranda, written correspondence/guidance, and other documents for submission to the IRS or other taxing authorities
• Builds new and manages existing client relationships
• Manages engagement with oversight of tax associates
• Trains and supervises staff, reviews and evaluates their work
• Actively participates in attracting new clients and talent

Qualifications
• CPA license (advanced degree preferred but not required)
• 6+ years prior experience in tax (public accounting experience preferred)
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task
• Research proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Well-rounded in dealing with high-net-worth individuals and businesses

Firm Overview
• Largest locally owned Memphis based CPA firm
• Diverse, prominent clients that represent the Mid-South
• Significant philanthropic and nonprofit client base
• Member of BKR International
• Memphis Business Journal 2022 -2025 Best Places to Work Finalist

Employment Type
Full-time