Tax Manager

Tax ManagerWhitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is looking for a Tax Manager to join our team. The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all client assignments. Advanced technical skills and well-developed management and supervisory skills are required. Managers are responsible for managing multiple tax projects and client engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing, and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop, train associates and make associations to develop new business for the firm.Whitley Penn has become one of the most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.How Will You Make an Impact?Assume responsibility for all phases of engagements, including supervision of associates, managing client satisfaction and planning, scheduling and staffing, using firm policies and procedures.Review and/or prepare 1065, 1040, 1120, and 1120S tax returns, quarterly estimates, extensions and year-end projections.Review and/or prepare various types of complex tax returns; perform technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.Identify and research technical issues to assure compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and regulations.Ensure that financial statements, tax returns and other deliverables are prepared in accordance with professional and firm standards.Delegate and manage governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.Serve clients in a consultative role with an emphasis on exceptional client service and identification of value-added services; proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.Own and monitor client relationship over the entire engagement process; communicate progress of engagements, problems, and resolutions to client.How Will You Get Here?5+ years of Public Accounting experienceActive CPA licenseBachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree preferredA professional appearance, demeanor, and positive attitude.Extensive knowledge of Internal Revenue Code and other tax laws, regulations, and guidance with the ability to research and apply theory and experience to individual circumstances.Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple engagements and projects, simultaneously.Ability to assess, analyze and manage risk using appropriate frameworks, professional judgment, and skepticism.Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing; actively listens and clearly communicates ideas and information.Ability to lead and work respectfully and productively with diverse individuals in a variety of roles.Why Should You Apply?Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end25 days PTOPaid Maternity and Parental Leave401(k) with Profit SharingDiscretionary Bonus ProgramHealth & Wellness ProgramPet InsuranceWhitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify.