Tax Manager

Tax Manager Opportunity At Baker Tilly

Join Baker Tilly as a Tax Manager with our Kansas City office! This is a great opportunity to be a valued advisor delivering tax and business advisory services and tax compliance to middle market clients. You will work side-by-side with firm leadership to serve clients and build the business, having a direct impact on the firm's success. Additionally, you will be a coach to a group of talented staff, utilizing your experience to help develop their technical and professional skills. If you are invigorated by these exciting challenges, then this could be the right opportunity for you! As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

You'll enjoy this role if:

• You are looking for an opportunity to expand your career in tax and accounting for middle market, becoming an expert to the clients you serve
• You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
• You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm who serves their clients with their clients' and employees' best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
• You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through programs
• You want to contribute to your engagement team's professional growth and enhance your own skills to build a career with opportunities now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

• Be a trusted member of the team providing various tax, accounting and advisory services to middle market clients
• Conduct primary and secondary review of complex tax return including federal and state filings
• Review and analyze accounting records and/or reporting with clients, provide analysis and consultation, and communicate with client to discuss accounting and business matters
• Deliver best-in-class customer service to clients at all times, with an emphasis on being responsive, timely, professional, and accurate
• Manage and build client relationships, act as liaison to address and resolve client issues, and assist team leaders in researching and providing additional services to client
• Effectively delegate and oversee the work efforts by setting goals, providing resources, removing obstacles, and scheduling deadlines to meet client expectations for delivery
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal tax practices and laws
• Assist with managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community
• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience
• 4-year degree
• CPA, Law License, Enrolled Agent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, master's or advanced degree desirable
• CPA or JD preferred
• Five (5)+ years of experience providing federal and state tax compliance, accounting and advisory services in a professional services firm
• Two (2)+ years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication skills
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
• Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred

The pay rate range for this job position is $90,000.00 to $133,040.00. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.