Senior Tax Manager

Position Title: Senior Tax Manager (Confidential Client)
Location: Plymouth MI On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary: $110000 $150000
• Bonus: Performance bonuses

Benefits

Health insurance 401(k) with 4% match PTO negotiable Fridays off in June and July. Competitive compensation package including salary performance bonuses health benefits retirement plan paid time off continuing professional education professional dues and potential advancement opportunities for high-performing individuals. Perks: lunches during tax season staff outings (ball games) Westland Country Club membership.

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client is a 910 person public accounting firm focused on family-owned businesses. The firm has a heavy construction industry presence and also serves CNC restaurant HVAC heating & cooling and asphalt companies. Clients are primarily Michigan-based with some in Florida and Ohio (multi-state tax returns) with client size up to $60M. The firm is known for consistency and client service has long-tenured staff (8 years) and has a very laid-back family-first culture.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager to lead and oversee our Tax and Accounting Services practice. This leadership position is responsible for managing client relationships supervising professional staff ensuring the delivery of high-quality tax and accounting services and contributing to the continued growth and success of the firm.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in public accounting advanced knowledge of QuickBooks and Thomson Reuters software products a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) exceptional leadership and communication skills and a commitment to providing outstanding client service. This individual must be willing to work additional hours during peak periods and lead by example through a strong work ethic and dedication to excellence.

The firm needs a seasoned professional at the Manager level (a Senior is already in place) to take on review work and handle family-owned corporations someone who will roll up their sleeves take their career seriously and sees this as a long-term opportunity. An ownership/partnership opportunity is on the table (fast track to partner). Ability to bring in business will be -office 5 days/week. Target start date: October 1st.

Primary Functions

Leadership & Management

• Manage and oversee the firms accounting and tax practice.
• Supervise mentor and develop professional staff including managers seniors and associates.
• Review work products for accuracy completeness and compliance with professional standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Foster a positive collaborative and client-focused culture.

Client Service

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for key clients.
• Provide proactive tax planning consulting and accounting solutions.
• Meet regularly with clients to understand their business needs and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Maintain exceptional client satisfaction through responsive and professional service.

Technical Responsibilities

• Review complex business partnership trust and individual tax returns.
• Review financial statements compilations reviews and accounting engagements.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and applicable reporting standards.
• Research and resolve complex tax and accounting issues.
• Provide technical guidance to staff regarding accounting tax and financial reporting matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local tax regulations.
• Stay current on tax law changes GAAP requirements and accounting standards.
• Tax returns financial statements trust returns financial planning and help with financing.
• POC (Percentage of Completion) accounting goes beyond basic tax and book accounting.
• EBITDA calculations and year-end planning (heavy focus in October/November: review books and tax planning).
• Estate plans and taxes.
• Multi-state tax returns.
• Referral work.

Technology & Process Management

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
• Utilize Thomson Reuters products including UltraTax CS Accounting CS Practice CS Fixed Assets CS and related applications.
• Assist in improving firm workflows efficiencies and technology utilization.
• Support implementation of best practices and quality control procedures.

Business Development

• Participate in business development initiatives and networking opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships.
• Assist partners in strategic planning and firm growth initiatives.

Must-Haves

• Active CPA license.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 810 years of progressive public accounting experience.
• Extensive experience managing tax and accounting engagements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP financial statement preparation and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
• Strong proficiency with Thomson Reuters software products.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Exceptional client relationship and people-management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism accountability and quality service.
• Strong accounting and audit background.
• Client-facing.
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to go above and beyond to meet client needs and deadlines.
• Positive team-oriented attitude and leadership style.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced public accounting environment.
• Self-motivated detail-oriented and results-driven.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours during busy seasons and as needed throughout the year.
• Professional demeanor with outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience developing training and mentoring professional staff.
• Business development and practice growth experience.
• Experience working with closely held businesses construction companies manufacturing companies and high-net-worth individuals.