Senior Tax Manager

Location: Port Washington, NY 11050 - Hybrid (3-4 days Onsite) Job Description: As Senior Tax Manager, you'll work on new business opportunities and serve long-standing clients in both compliance and consulting roles. You'll also take part in thought leadership and technology initiatives, and you'll develop and mentor staff. This is a critical role in the tax practice. The partner in charge is looking for a senior manager that they will fast track to partner to lead this line of business when they are ready. This cannot be a \"behind the scenes tax CPA\" they need to client facing and have the personality to lead and manage a team. The soft communication and non-technical skills are just as important as technical expertise. Responsibilities: Progress on a partner track toward becoming co-head of the tax department Help manage the tax department Lead the preparation and high-level review of Form 1040 returns for high-net-worth individuals and families Oversee gift tax returns (Form 709) and coordinate on estate and wealth-transfer planning Assist with estate tax returns (Form 706) and fiduciary returns (Form 1041) Advise closely held businesses, including S corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, on compliance and planning Perform high-level compliance review and sign off on tax returns Consult with clients on planning opportunities and changes in tax law Develop new business: write proposals, meet prospective clients, and expand services to existing clients Supervise engagements and special projects, and oversee all aspects of the client relationship Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate staff Stay current on new tax issues and business trends that affect clients Schedule tax engagements and monitor deadlines for all tax deliverables Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; a Master's in Accounting or Taxation is preferred 10+ years of public accounting tax experience; Big 4, regional, and local firm backgrounds are all welcome 5+ years supervising and mentoring staff Strong experience with individual income tax, gift tax returns (Form 709), and closely held and pass-through business taxation Estate (Form 706) and Form 990 experience is a plus. You don't need to be an expert in everything, but you do need to be eager to learn. Several years of client-facing experience Comfortable in a dynamic environment Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong client focus #J-18808-Ljbffr Abacus Service Corporation