Tax Manager

Whitley Penn, one of the nation’s leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, is looking for a Tax Manager to join our team! Location: Austin, TX 78746, USA 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. They develop, train associates, and help generate new business for the firm. Key Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 5+ years of Public Accounting experience Active CPA license Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree preferred A 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 Benefits Firm‑Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans) Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end 25 days PTO Paid Maternity and Parental Leave 401(k) with Profit Sharing Discretionary Bonus Program Health & Wellness Program Pet Insurance Office Information Title: Tax Manager Classification: Full-time; Exempt Department: Tax Office Expectations/Hours: On‑site; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed. Whitley 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. Please review the link: All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr