Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Tax Manager 

Greetings from Aspen Talent Solutions!

A well-known Florida-based CPA firm that specializes in government, healthcare, and middle-market-technology firms is looking for a Tax Manager for their Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, or Tampa location.

This position requires an individual with strong accounting expertise, efficient team management, and communication skills who can create effective tax plans and collaborate with the accounting and senior leadership teams to identify areas for improvement and potential risks. Candidates must feel comfortable overseeing accurate preparation of tax forms and ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws. This role also involves optimizing reporting procedures and ensuring efficient team operations to achieve compliance objectives.

The right candidate will have 5+ years of experience in public accounting. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to take their accounting career to the next level and grow within an established firm. 

 

Job Highlights:

Qualifications (Required): 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field 
• Licensed CPA in state of practice, or, if not CPA eligible, Enrolled Agent 
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting 
• 5+ years of relevant experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, tax research, and analysis

 

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Excellent interpersonal communication (both verbal and written) with clients and team members
• Strong leadership qualities to effectively manage a team of tax professionals
• Motivation to perform well independently
• Analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify tax planning opportunities, and assess tax risks 
• Understanding and application of tax laws and regulations (including federal, state, and local tax laws) 
• Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Excel 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage tax engagements such as tax compliance, tax planning, and tax consulting services within the agreed timelines and budget 
• Provide tax consulting and compliance services to a diverse client base in various industry sectors 
• Supervise and manage the tax team by providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the team performs its tasks effectively and efficiently 
• Communicate with clients to understand their business operations, identify tax planning opportunities, and provide tax advice to minimize tax liabilities and improve tax compliance 
• Review tax returns prepared by the tax team to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations 
• Keep up to date with changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and provide clients with accurate and relevant tax advice 

 

Salary and Benefits: 

• Competitive Pay Structure at All Levels 
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) Program with Employer Contribution 
• Flexible Spending Account 

 

 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor or manager.  

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to apply.