Job Description

We are looking for a tax and accounting expert to manage and facilitate the accurate preparation and filing of our company’s state and federal tax forms. The ideal candidate is a team player who manages the team to greater performance, creates and implements tax plans and works with the accounting and leadership teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and potential areas of risk. The Manager will ensure compliance with state federal and international tax law through a series of systems and system controls that are designed to ensure accurate, timely reporting. They will monitor current and impending changes to tax regulation and make the appropriate updates to policies and strategies. The ideal candidate is single minded in their pursuit of ensuring compliance and achieves this goal through optimizing reporting procedures and driving the successful function of the team.

Responsibilities for Manager

• Facilitate and manage the preparation and review company federal tax returns and the accurate, timely filing of all tax forms.
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of consolidated federal, state and local income tax returns and other business related filings.
• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and state taxes.
• Manage professional staff as they prepare components of the company's US federal income tax return and other tax documents.
• Plan for and develop overall return calendar and coordinate timing and inputs with team members.
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process.
• Manage and facilitate IRS income tax audits: preparing responses, creating schedules, etc.
• Provide support with various special tax related projects.
• Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections.
• Manage and mentor members of professional staff to greater levels of effectiveness and engagement.

Qualifications for Manager

• Extensive individual/corporate/partnership tax knowledge
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures for corporations.
• Familiarity with U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements.
• Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements.
• Strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks and the tasks of other team members.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a Team environment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• We are looking for a candidate with 5+ years of experience in a manager or public accountant role and at least 2 years of experience in a management role. Preferred candidates have a current CPA license and a bachelor’s degree in an accounting. The Manager must be proficient with the following software/tools:
• Strong skills and experience with Word, Outlook, Excel, QuickBooks, Lacerate, Peach Tree, and/or other tax software.

We offer excellent benefits and competitive compensation!

• Competitive Salary plus bonuses with an opportunity to make Partner
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with % matching program
• Sick time, Vacation time, Holiday pay.
• Alternative Schedule