Employee Benefits Tax Manager

Job Description Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results. Explore different industries, learn new skills, and connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your career starts with you: the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You. Withum’s Exempt Organizations Tax Services Group is a team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met accurately and timely, while minimizing or deferring the payment of taxes. Their comprehensive understanding of international, U.S. federal, state, and local regulations, along with our affiliation with HLB International, allows them to develop economical tax strategies wherever needed. The team provides services in Business, Individual, State & Local tax, R&D Tax Credit, and International and Private Client services. As an Employee Benefits Tax Manager based in our Maryland, New Jersey, NYC, Philadelphia, Virginia, San Ramon, or Seattle offices, you will focus on federal and state compliance filings for multi‑employer (Taft‑Harley) and single‑employer plans. How You’ll Spend Your Time Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Form 5500 series returns (including applicable schedules/attachments and related filings) and Forms 990 and 990‑T (including for large pension trusts with unrelated business income tax and VEBA trusts (501(c)(9))) Coordinate with clients, auditors, and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant submissions Review all state unrelated business income tax filings and related compliance deliverables, ensuring accurate reporting and coordination to provide excellent client service Research and resolve exempt organization tax issues Identify and implement tax planning opportunities Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including reviewing work, providing actionable feedback, and supporting professional growth through technical and non‑technical training and day‑to‑day guidance Participate in internal and external learning, such as webinars, technical updates, and practice initiatives, to remain current and share knowledge with the team Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA license, JD, or Master of Science in Taxation required At least 5 years of prior experience in a public‑accounting tax department, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff Excellent analytical and technical tax skills Knowledge of Form 990, 990‑T and 5500 returns Expertise in unrelated business income taxation of exempt organizations and pension trusts Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the firm well to client management Strong analytical, organizational, project management skills, and strong attention to detail Ability to travel as needed Compensation The compensation range for this position is $105,000–$190,000 and varies by location (California, New Jersey, New York City, Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Washington). Please see below for location‑specific ranges: California: $135,000 – $175,000 annually Maryland: $120,000 – $150,000 annually New Jersey: $105,000 – $190,000 annually New York City: $110,000 – $180,000 annually Washington state: $135,000 – $175,000 annually In addition to base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and a bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Equal Opportunity Statement WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Withum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and an accessible recruiting experience for all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodations for the application, interview, or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us for assistance. Withum will work with qualified individuals to provide accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and its commitment to an inclusive workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr WithumSmith+Brown PC